You're not ovaryacting (2025)

10/06/2022

Here is ‘s story!
She has Primary Ovarian Insufficiency.
Scroll through the post to read her inspiring story! 💕💕
Thank you Cat for sharing!

25/07/2021

Please have a look at the link in our bio, this tells the story of ella, she is the whole reason we started this page and it would be amazing to have some of your support! Even just sharing it with your friends/family would mean the world! Link to donate as i said is in our bio❤️

11/02/2021

The implant steadily releases the hormone progestogen into your bloodstream, which prevents the release of the egg each month.
It also thickens the cervical mucus, which makes it more difficult for s***m to move through the cervix and thine the lining of the womb so a fertilised egg is less likely to implant itself.

There is a small procedure involved where local anaesthetic is used to numb the area on the inside of your arm where the implant is then placed under a your skin
It needs to be replaced only every 3 years so is perfect for those people who are busy or forget often to take their pill!
As someone who’s rubbish at taking tablets I have found it perfect for me. At the beginning I suffered with longer and heavier periods however this didn’t last for long at all
It’s important to chat to your GP to work out which conception is best for you 💕
***y

02/02/2021

Progesterone Only Pill

- This pill is a birth control pill, also known as the mini pill.
- It works by thickening the lining of the uterus, so it is a lot harder for a s***m to reach the egg and fertilise it.
- For it work effectively as a contraceptive pill, It must be taken every day, within the same 3 hours everyday. Unlike other contraceptive pills, it must be taken everyday with no breaks. It has an effectiveness of 99% when taken properly.
- I have been on the Progesterone only pill myself and I have found it to be really useful as I rarely have periods, and if I do they are extremely light/ pain free. It took around 6 months for the pill to completely stop my periods, but after that I have had no problems. Feel free to message me () with any more questions.
@ Southampton, England, U.K.

02/02/2021

Happy Monday everyone! 💕
Over the next week or so we are planning on covering every hormonal contraception under the sun, explaining how they work, common side effects and busting some myths about each one
Exams have finished! So we will be posting every other day
Please feel free to message us any questions or anything you want us to post about in the future
Stay tuned for our first post from soon 👀💕

23/01/2021

Hi everyone, i know it’s been a while since we’ve posted, but are exams are slowly coming to an end thankfully! Today’s post is about depression, as i(maisie) have been suffering very badly with this recently, and i want to share my story to share the main message which is: IT’S OK NOT TO BE OK.
So i have been suffering with depression since last december, and before i went to the GP i kept telling myself to not be so dramatic and would give myself alot of grief for not being ok. Luckily i had the most amazing housemate and family who helped me to go the GP and admit that it how i wasn’t normal. This was a massive turning point for me and i tried to tell myself that this was only temporary, i was the put on medication which helped massively. However, fast forward to a few weeks ago, i went downhill again, i struggled to get out of bed and this made me feel so guilty as j had exams coming up. I couldn’t stop crying and i felt like my life was a failure and that i was a burden on everyone in my life. I went to a very dark place and had some really horrible thoughts, and it felt like nothing would make me better, my medication dose was upped and i was always on the phone trying to seek help and to find anyway to make myself feel better. Now i have completed my exams, definitely not revising as much as i would have liked to but i COMPLETED the exams which is a massive achievement for me. I am now waiting to recieve CBT which i hope will help me. I am slowly getting myself back together, and i couldn’t have done it without the amazing support of my friends, boyfriend, family and the mental health services available. I am nowhere near as happy as i once was but i will get there.
The main message i want to get at is that if you ever feel this way, to please be nice to yourself, i am the worst person for beating myself up when i spiral, but your life is so important. Please never ever feel afraid to ask for help, no matter how stupid you feel, and to talk to your friends/family or anyone you feel comfortable with. This is such a hard time especially due to lockdown and everyone is feeling so lonely and isolated so we need to look out for each other.

18/01/2021

with returns this week with a special message about self care 💞💕
Things are a little crazy in the world right now so it’s important that you look after yourself 💕
***y

17/01/2021

Hey everyone!
Just a little message from the team this Sunday...
We all have exams coming up the next few weeks so won’t be posting as frequently however our DMs will still remain open for people who want to chat or need some advice 💖
We have lots planned for February and are so excited and proud at how much we’ve grown
We hope you all stay with us and keep learning and talking
O***y big hug from us,
Maisie, Anna and Ella 💕💞

14/01/2021

Evening People 💞
Before October 2020 I’d never even thought about ultrasounds especially ones that go inside you!
Commonly all I thought an ultrasound was used for pregnant women
However this isn’t the case there are lots of different things that can be picked up from an ultrasound of your abdomen and they can be very helpful!
Just remember they don’t last long and they’re strangers so there’s nothing to be embarrassed about!
Your body isn’t the first or that last they will see that day so nothing can scare them!
Look after yourselves
Ella 💘
***y

13/01/2021

Cervical Smears

- A cervical screening is a very straight forward process that is easily done, however many people are reluctant or anxious about having them done. It is offered to people between the ages of 25 and 64. Dependent on age, you will have a screening every 3 to 5 years.
- It checks the health of your cervix, which is the opening of your womb from your va**na.
- It is not a test for cancer but can detect abnormal cell growth which could indicate cancer and allows the healthcare professionals to investigate further. It detects the Human Papilloma virus (HPV), which causes the abnormal cell changes. It is highly effective at preventing cancer and is estimated to have saved around 4500 lives in 2020.

What happens during an appointment?

- As someone who has had a smear in the past, I was very apprehensive before the appointment. However the actual test lasted for less than a minute and was carried out by a female nurse which definitely put me at ease.
- After un******ng at the waist in a private space (like behind a curtain), you are asked to lie on your back, with your knees bent and apart.
- The nurse uses an instrument called a speculum, which essentially opens your va**na to give access to the cervix. A soft brush is then used to take a small sample of the cells from your cervix. And then it’s all done!!
- The process was incredibly quick for me and although it felt uncomfortable and very strange it definitely wasn’t painful.
- I would encourage anyone who is due for a smear test to take the step and book it. I found having a morning appointment best so I could get it out the way and enjoy the rest of my day knowing I had done it. Also remember the nurse carrying out the exam will have been doing this all day so they really aren’t bothered by anything.

12/01/2021

Happy Tuesday Everyone!🌥
Today’s post is about laparoscopy the surgical procedure that is used to take a look at your ovaries or remove ovarian cysts!
I am now a month into recovery since my second operation and healing well.
After my first operation I suffered with very little pain and was lucky that the gas didn’t upset my diaphragm and cause my shoulders to hurt too much... However, operation number two I suffered with a lot of shoulder pain for about a week after my surgery!
My personal advice would be to make sure you get lots of sleep (especially as Anaesthetic and I aren’t good friends) however make sure you can keep moving as much as you can to get that horrible gas out as soon as possible!😬
Lots of love, Ella 💕

11/01/2021

Some things you can do to help you manage your depression💕:

* get in some form of daily exercise- research has shown that both aerobic exercise (walking, jogging) and anaerobic exercise (High intensity interval training) are both affective ways to have relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression! Release those endorphins!
* Eat well- a healthy diet is part of a balanced way of living and can also contribute to the release of those happy hormones. Your gut plays a huge part in the way you are feeling and how your brain releases certain hormones and chemicals.
* Talk to someone- whether that’s a friend or family member or a registered mental health professional. If you feel you require additional support to manage your mental health, book a telephone consultation with your GP and they can help you to fill out a self referral to particular mental health services. We’re here to help!
* Take your prescribed medication on time. If you are prescribed an anti-depressant or benzo-diazepine (to help manage symptoms of anxiety) make sure to take it regularly and at the same time each day. If you find the time of day is not working for you- reach out to your GP and discuss how a different time may be more effective for you.
* Try to create a morning and evening routine. If you are in need of a template- please DM on Instagram or Message is on Facebook!

09/01/2021

This story is from a brave and inspiring friend of mine who suffered a lot due to endometriosis and on top of that is a medical student! Please have a read of her story: So I’ve always struggled with painful and heavy periods but when I came to uni it started to get a lot worse. I started being violently sick on the same day of every month. Being a fresher I kind of ignored it and put it down to drinking too much or not looking after myself properly. As well as this,the pain was getting progressively worse and by January I was missing 2 or 3 days of lectures a week because I couldn’t stand up for long enough to get on the bus (or to concentrate either really). I went to the university GP and was passed on to a GP who specialised in Women’s health. They changed the pill I was on a couple of times and eventually at the beginning of the summer she suggested I had endometriosis. The whole process was made harder by COVID because I didn’t want to bother the GP with something that didn’t seem deemed as important. It’s also harder because, as I’m sure you know, endo isn’t something that can be diagnosed properly without surgery to find the tissue... This leaves a really big cloud of uncertainty, and worries about what it means to have this condition and how it might affect you. It took me a few months to decide that I wanted to do something about it because I really didn’t feel like my pain every month was important enough to be fixed in a pandemic. So in August I got the Merina coil, and while the fitting and following week was very painful, I cannot believe what a difference it has made. Now I don’t have to plan my life around taking a week off every month and I’m sure I’ll find myself struggling with it again in the future, but right now I’m in a really good place with it. I can’t say how great it is to see people talking about it. I had this fear at the start that I would be left infertile and with an unbearable monthly pain for the rest of my life, but talking about it helps you see that there’s more options than just that.

08/01/2021

Some basic information on Polycystic O***y Syndrome or PCOS. PCOS is associated with higher levels of androgens in the blood, such as testosterone. This produces many symptoms, such as excessive hairgrowth , irregular periods and hair loss. It is one of the most common Endocrine disorders, affecting around 20% of people. ***y ***ygang

07/01/2021

This is post all about heavy periods and my personal experience with them, which i’m sure alot of women also go through! If you have any questions please feel free to message us and we will do our best to help you! Sending o***y big hug, Maisie🌸

06/01/2021

Today’s topic : Ovarian Cysts 💕
Ovarian cysts are very common in women of all ages and it is very important to remember that most don’t cause any harm and go away on there own.
However if you begin to notice big changes in the symptoms you get along side your periods it’s crucial you recognise them and get them checked out.
I myself played down certain symptoms as I thought it was “just my birth control” but even if that was the case I shouldn’t have let it slide!
We recommend you keep a log of your symptoms alongside when your periods are and how heavy they are!
Look out for future posts on the surgeries and ultra scanning procedures used to diagnose ovarian cysts and remove them if necessary💕
Don’t be scared of changes in your body but also don’t ignore them because You’re not o***yacting! 💕

- Ella 😚

05/01/2021

Endometriosis ( en-doh-mee-tree-oh-sis). Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women in the UK and it affects women of all ages. However sadly on average it takes 7.5 years from onset of symptoms to finally reach a diagnosis. The cause of endometriosis is still unknown.

What is it?

* Where the hormone sensitive cells normally found in the uterus are found in other parts of the body.
* When hormones are released, these cells react, build up and break down, just like cells in the uterus would. Cells in the uterus leave every month as part of the menstrual cycle, but these abnormal cells have no way of exiting and continue to build up each month. This causes inflammation and severe pain.

What are the symptoms?
( These are not exhaustive and affect all individuals differently)
* Painful, Heavy or Prolonged Periods.
* Pain during bowel movements.
* Pain during or after s*x
* Pain in lower tummy/back
* Severe Bloating

What are the treatments?

* There is no known cure for endometriosis so all treatments are based on alleviating the symptoms.
* Treatments options include surgery for more severe cases, hormone treatments, such as a contraceptive pill which reduceds the activity of your ovaries and painkillers, specifically anti-inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen.

Getting a diagnosis -

* This often takes time as there is lots of symptom overlap.
* It is recommended to keep a diary of symptoms so the doctors can have as much information as possible.
* The main way to get a definitive diagnosis is through a laproscopy ( we will be posting lots more information about these in future posts )
* There is lots and lots of helpful resources on the Enometrosis UK website. They have a helpline and also many support groups across the country.
***y ***ygang

04/01/2021

Today we have an little post on mental health and anxiety from the lovely Sophie Read a student mental health nurse 💕
Pre surgery and scans as well as after surgery or scans most women deal with some sort of anxiety. It’s okay to feel like this and important to know you don’t have to suffer on your own!
Swipe across for some helpful types on managing anxiety ✨💕

03/01/2021

Our story began in October 2020 when I (Ella) was rushed into hospital with a excruciating pain in my right side. I lost feeling in my hands and feet and was very sick.
After 4 days in Southampton General Hospital and the Princess Anne Hospital and several scans they had found several cysts on my ovaries that had caused my right o***y to become twisted 720 degrees!
Sadly my right o***y had to be removed along with both very large dermoid cysts and in December I had a further operation to remove cysts on my left o***y which was a success!
After talking to my friends and others we realised ovarian cysts weren’t uncommon in young people and old but they aren’t talked about and we believe they should be!
If I’d had known the symptoms before my o***y had become twisted I might still have two ovaries so hopefully we can help someone out there to help themselves!
I am now in recovery which has been tough mentally and physically but I’m getting there with the support of my friends and family

Feel free to drop us a message of what you’d like to see/hear about on our page or any questions and we will do our best to help!

Peace out,
Ella
***yacting #2021

03/01/2021

Hello everyone and welcome to our very first instagram page! We are a group of three students who have family/ or have personal experiences with o***y issues including cysts, endometriosis or cancer etc. The purpose of this page is to expand the awareness of these conditions which are very common but are often left ignored or untreated! We want to raise the importance of going to your GP if you have any symptoms that we will be posting about or if anything in your cycle changes that you are unsure of so that all of these o***y conditions can be treated so much sooner! We want to try and remove the taboo of talking about the health of our va**nas and make@sure everyone knows the signs to look out for and hopefully save some ovaries!!The next post will be talking about some of our personal experiences with these conditions so please have a read and share this with other people so we try to help! If you have any questions regarding your own health or just general stuff please feel free to DM us!🍒💗🍓💦 ***yacting cancer

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