Started period on ski trip

[Anonymous]

I am almost in tears, I wasn’t supposed to start for another week and we just arrived at the ski resort. My periods are so heavy for the first two days that I can go thru an ultra tampon in 30mins or less. I don’t even know what to go, how can I make this work?! I don’t guess I can. We saved up for this trip, and now I’m not even going to be able to ski.

[Anonymous]

OB tampons in your pocket and go. I get heavy periods like that too and I don’t change any of my plans (except frequency of my bathroom visits).

[Anonymous]

Of course you can still ski. Wear a tampon and a pad and take bathroom breaks often. What are you 12?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Of course you can still ski. Wear a tampon and a pad and take bathroom breaks often. What are you 12?

This. Wear both a tampon and a pad, and plan to use the restroom periodically.

You’re wearing ski pants FFS, not a bikini.

[Anonymous]

These posts are annoying, maybe from people who haven't experienced a really heavy period.

On my worst days, I would use a diva cup along with multiple thin maxi overnight pads placed strategically to cover the inevitable overflow/leaks.

I think Diva cups are sold at Walgreens but it may not be the right time to experiment with them.

If you are over 35 (and done with having kids), consider an ablation. I know they are controversial with some people but for me it was life changing.

[Anonymous]

My periods used to be like yours and I’m now on birth control pills that make it almost completely nonexistent. I don’t understand why people think they have to live like this.

And believe me, I get it. With periods like mine used to be, no, you cannot just put a couple OB’s in your pocket. An OB was a joke. I could not be away from a bathroom for more than 45 minutes and I get that’s a huge pain with ski equipment and clothes. Learn from this vacation and start exploring options when you get home (my “last straw” was when mine came on a weekend I had a golf tournament and an outdoor concert and it was a total nightmare).

Oh, my doctor had me try taking Advil around the clock. Like 800mg in a sitting. It can slow down the blood flow. It’s not a long term solution but something easy you can try this week.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:These posts are annoying, maybe from people who haven't experienced a really heavy period.

On my worst days, I would use a diva cup along with multiple thin maxi overnight pads placed strategically to cover the inevitable overflow/leaks.

I think Diva cups are sold at Walgreens but it may not be the right time to experiment with them.

If you are over 35 (and done with having kids), consider an ablation. I know they are controversial with some people but for me it was life changing.

I’m in my 40s and have had two separate procedures to address my heavy periods. When I get out of the shower, I literally have blood running down my legs...it looks like a crime scene. Nonetheless, I wear a super plus tampon and an overnight pad during the three days I bleed heavily. If I’ve figured out how to manage heavy bleeding while vacationing in Europe and the Caribbean, then so can the lady wearing heavy duty black ski pants.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My periods used to be like yours and I’m now on birth control pills that make it almost completely nonexistent. I don’t understand why people think they have to live like this.

And believe me, I get it. With periods like mine used to be, no, you cannot just put a couple OB’s in your pocket. An OB was a joke. I could not be away from a bathroom for more than 45 minutes and I get that’s a huge pain with ski equipment and clothes. Learn from this vacation and start exploring options when you get home (my “last straw” was when mine came on a weekend I had a golf tournament and an outdoor concert and it was a total nightmare).

Oh, my doctor had me try taking Advil around the clock. Like 800mg in a sitting. It can slow down the blood flow. It’s not a long term solution but something easy you can try this week.

Note: women who suffer serious migraines should not take birth control due to risk of stroke.

[Anonymous]

+1 to the ultra tampon combined with the overnight pad and frequent bathroom trips. Yes, it’s annoying with ski pants and gear but it’s what you have to do. This is how I get through work. In a teacher and run to the bathroom between every class when the students change classes for 2-3 days. I can get by for 80 min with this combination but need to buy the heaviest pads I can find.

Has anyone had luck with an IUD? My dr suggested that to help.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:+1 to the ultra tampon combined with the overnight pad and frequent bathroom trips. Yes, it’s annoying with ski pants and gear but it’s what you have to do. This is how I get through work. In a teacher and run to the bathroom between every class when the students change classes for 2-3 days. I can get by for 80 min with this combination but need to buy the heaviest pads I can find.

Has anyone had luck with an IUD? My dr suggested that to help.

https://novasure.com/

This is what my DR suggested.

[Anonymous]

I just had this happen on vacation so I feel you OP. I am like the earlier poster who has blood running down her legs I'm so heavy.

[Anonymous]

If you go thru a big tampon in 30 mins you need to see a doctor. Sorry, OP.

[Anonymous]

Op, I’m sorry. This stinks. I have a very heavy flow for the first day that pretty much keeps me homebound. I’d consider for the future buying a pair of period underwear. I don’t own any either, but I’m tempting fate with work travel

[Anonymous]

I’m sorry, OP. I would not want (or be able) to ski when experiencing the cramps I used to get from my heavy period. I seem to be in menopause now, so it’s probably over, but I feel for you. I agree with suggestions to find the heaviest duty tampons and pads you can and try to deal with it, but I also understand how much this sucks.

[Anonymous]

Thinx period underwear can help