PSA from the husband of a black woman: if your period is intensely painful, or goes on too long, or really weakens you, ask your OB to look for fibroids. They are “benign” but affect women of color especially black women a lot more than average
Also, especially in the US, probably go with your partner to ensure she gets the help she needs. I’ve read too many stories where doctors ignore women, especially women of colour, especially Black, especially with menstrual-related issues, until “the man” steps in and confirms that no, the excessive bleeding is not, in fact, caused by hysteria.
PSA from the husband of a black woman: if your period is intensely painful, or goes on too long, or really weakens you, ask your OB to look for fibroids. They are “benign” but affect women of color especially black women a lot more than average
Also, especially in the US, probably go with your partner to ensure she gets the help she needs. I’ve read too many stories where doctors ignore women, especially women of colour, especially Black, especially with menstrual-related issues, until “the man” steps in and confirms that no, the excessive bleeding is not, in fact, caused by hysteria.