By Michelle This story, or the details advised, will not come as a surprise to many. At 20 years old after starting my periods young and believing the pain and severity of my bleeding to be normal, I finally saw a doctor who listened (partially). I was found to have PMOS - the only help I was given was told to lose weight and have kids. Side note: I’m 40 and have been unable to have children. Fast forward 15 years, many burst cysts, bleeding for 80+ days, anemia, depression,

By Nikki 7 years ago I was turned away from doctors because “I’m not a doctor, I don’t know what I’m talking about”. 7 years ago I was turned away from doctor’s because I was just “overweight”. 7 years ago I was turned away from doctors because “it’s all in your head”. 7 years ago I was told nothing was wrong with me. For years, no-one listened to me, no-one took me seriously, and no-one wanted to help me. I sat in pain for days - I went crazy thinking it was all in my head.