Although menses onset is delayed in female with sickle cell disease, menstrual bleeding patterns are normal. An unfortunate feature of menstrual bleeding in women with sickle cell disease is its association with an increased sickle cell related pain rates. Increased sickle cell related pain occurs at different stages of menstrual cycle.
In people with sickle cell the red blood cells have a life span of 10-20 days compared to those without sickle cell which last for 120 days in the body. The body has to struggle and manufacture blood. On top of these losses the monthly menses vampires also suck blood.
The mean monthly in some people brings pain. It is more common among people with sickle cell to prepare themselves for the pain to come. For a number of ladies I have interacted with when that period of the month approaches they have to either stock painkillers or get their stuff ready for hospitalization. It feels awkward to be their waiting for pain which you have no control over.
"I have to spend 5 days a month in crisis due to my periods" one of my friends told me.
She has to struggle for 5 days a month in pain until when the periods ends. This translates into 60 days of pain annually. This discounts other crises.
She has to struggle for 5 days a month in pain until when the periods ends. This translates into 60 days of pain annually. This discounts other crises.
For ladies with sickle cell disease monthly pain should not be an item on your menu. You can always overcome your pain by eating a balanced diet. Invest in using blood boosters even when the vampire sucks your blood your HB does not drop.
Pain is not virtue.
#redsmearmonth #sicklecellawareness #SCAM2016
Pain is not virtue.
#redsmearmonth #sicklecellawareness #SCAM2016
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