I have suspected I have polycystic ovary syndrome for just under a year. I knew my periods were never normal, as a teenager. I had heavy periods, too often. When I stopped taking the pill, due to a suspected mini stroke, I thought my body was going to spring back to having a heavy period every fortnight..
Read more I Have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: The Ovary Episodes
The government have sent out letters to one and a half million people in England, informing them that they are in the most high risk category and that they should stay in their houses for the next 3 months. These people include those who are currently undergoing chemotherapy, the recipients of organ transplants and people with severe respiratory diseases.
Read more Being Medically Undiagnosed During A Global Pandemic: Coronavirus Vs Chronic Illnesses
These are my favourite top tips for planning a wedding with a disability or chronic illness and little things that I did to make my wedding easier for me.
Some of these are pretty obvious and self explanatory, but sometimes I think it's good to start with the basics and to make a list of your must-do items and top priorities!
Read more The Chronic Pain & Disability Wedding Survival Guide
I got a letter in the post explaining that I would need to prepare myself by drinking two litres of water one hour before the scan and a description of what would happen at part of the scan - a small 'wand', called a transducer, is placed a couple of inches inside your vagina to get a better picture of your insides. The procedure is painless and lasts around five minutes.
Read more What To Expect When You Have An Ultrasound: The Ovary Episodes
The DVLA (Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency) have had my provisional driving licence for fifteen weeks and I don't think I'm getting it back.
228 days after I stopped the pill, I had my first real period in 10 years, 207 days longer than a usual cycle.
I used to be so absolutely offended if a healthy person told me they were tired.
