It isnt an overstatement to say thenew coronavirus pandemichas changed our lives in countless ways.
There arelots of reasons a period shake-up can coincidewith the pandemic.
Maybe its all the stress of living through the smorgasbord of terribleness that is reality today.
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Maybe youre just more in tune with whats going on with your uterus because your social calendar hasreallycleared up.
At least youre not alone in that struggle.
Here are five validating period stories from others going through it too.
I genuinely believe quarantine periods hit different.
My period used to be hella mild: five light days and nocramping.
I would almost call it perfect.
But during the second month of quarantine, I had crampsand not just any cramps.
I had sit still, and dont you dare move cramps.
I also had a much heavier flow, and I was super lethargic the entire time.
All of a sudden, my body hurt, and I felt super gross and unmotivated.
Im not sure what changed.
I think its due to a lack of movement as well as pandemic-related stress.
The worst period of my life just ended.
Before the new coronavirus hit, my period was increasingly longer and more uncomfortable.
My period these past few months, however, has been horrific.
Theheadacheleading up to my period has been paralyzing.
The headacheduringmy period doesnt go away with Advil.
Not to mention, my period is so heavy, and the cramping is so severe.
It might sound dramatic, but the worst period of my life just ended.
I seriously dont know why things are worse now.
Im just reluctant to do that during the pandemic.
Ive also increased my workouts, and Im eating healthier now than I was before the coronavirus outbreak.
Quinn D., 27
3.
I just had to tough it out while being present for all the responsibilities in my life.
Ive always had pretty annoying periods.
My cycles are shorter than whats considered normal, so I typically get my period twice a month.
I usually cramp really badly, and Im either super hungry or nauseous with amigraine.
But my last cycle wasbrutal.
In addition to bleeding heavily withclots, I had migraines and severe back pains I could not shake.
My normal pain medicine didnt help.
I just had to tough it out while being present for all the responsibilities in my life.
Im actually tearing up because I remember the pain and discomfort.
Even though my periods are generally hard, I think stress is to blame this time around.
Fingers crossed for an actual period this month.
My period was like clockwork before thepandemic, but now?
I missed the entire month of April.
I first noticed the change in March.
My periods arent normally painful, but the one I got during that month was bad.
It was also erraticit would disappear completely for a few days and reappear with a vengeance.
Im definitely not pregnant.
I got a routine physical a few days ago, and they checked for that.
Fingers crossed for an actual period this month.Kristal K., 36
5.
Its been a disaster, but Im approaching my next period with a lot of hope.
My cramps were on 10.
I usually have a heavy flow, but it felt like I was hemorrhaging, and there were clots.
It lasted an entire week instead of the normal five days.
Under normal circumstances, my cramping gets better when Im taking care of my overall health.
Its been a disaster, but Im approaching my next period with a lot of hope.
I have changed my eating habits, startedworking outagain, and Im making sure I get enoughsleepevery night.
