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How to tell my teachers...
So, my period is really heavy to the point where I have to use super plus tampons and change them every hour. Classes at my school are an hour and 30 minutes long. So, every day I have to go to the bathroom at least once in each class. For some reason, my period never stops. By not stopping, I mean every day for at least 365 days, I have had to use a tampon every hour. It's been an entire year of having to change tampons, and dealing with the intense cramps.
I'm not sure how to excuse myself from class. Sometimes I become suddenly aware that I need to go to the bathroom RIGHT NOW, and this often happens during a lecture. My teachers have asked me why I need to use the restroom so much, and are concerned that I am missing too much valuable class time. I don't want to lie, so how should I approach telling them? And, how do I avoid the strange looks my classmates give me?
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Having a period for 365 days a year is not normal. You should see a gynecologist immediately.
As for your teachers. If it embarrasses you to talk to them directly and you are not in high school I would suggest you just write them a note and explain why you need to use the restroom so often. If you are still in High School you have other options.
1. Talk to the school nurse and ask her to talk to your teachers.
2. Talk to your principal or vice-principal; one may be a woman and you may be more comfortable talking to another female. Tell her or him what the problem is and ask her or him to speak to your teachers.
These two options relieve you from telling and or taking to each individual teacher.
3. Ask you mother to write a note to each of you teachers. Of course this means telling your mother what is going on. Which if you have not already done so I suggest you do. As I've said there is something not right that requires a doctor's attention.
I know going to see a doctor probably has you petrified for what you may find out. You are probably thinking the worst case scenario which would be normal as all of us do. Fact is most of the time worst case scenarios are not the problem. They can become the problem if you do not see a doctor and have whatever is wrong checked out and corrected.
If you are in college go to the campus medical facility TODAY. If you're in high school talk to mom TODAY and have her make an appointment with a gynecologist immediately and find out why this is happening to you.
Since you have not said why this is happening I and others are going to assume you have not seen a doctor and that mom is not aware of this problem. This is why are recommendations are what they are.
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You should see a doctor.
There might be medical options to help make your period more manageable. If it's interfering with your life to this degree, it's time to talk to a doctor.
The best thing as far as you teachers go, is (assuming you are still in highschool, not post-secondary) have your parents write a note to your principal or VIP, and to the individual teachers, to please excuse you when you ask, as you have a medical condition that requires frequent trips to the bathroom, and to ask your teachers to contact your parents directly if they have any concerns with this.
That is really all your teachers need to know, and if you are a minor, the message is best coming from your parents. You don't need to explain what the situation is.
But you should also see a doctor. When these physical realities interfere with day to day life, it's time to get help.
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