This Pain in my Body

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This Pain in my Body

Menstrual Pain: A Common Enemy



Having to go through a reoccurring experience could be boring, but it becomes a burden, a pain too much to bear, or even a heartache to live by one each month; this could be worrisome.  A lot comes with being human, and much more when you are a woman. Women go through diverse phases each month but the more pronounced one is our menstrual pain.

You must have heard it discussed among young ladies; some call it the visitor, Oga, period, that time of the month, chicken killer, and many more. This is all in an event to make it sound pleasant enough to our ears. Although, it is nothing compared to the actual agonizing experience for most ladies. Also, a few describe it as a normal monthly occurrence, but to others, it is indescribable, gruesome, a nightmare, painful, and annoying.




Unfortunately, many believe that this is as a matter of pretense to buy favour or affection, to stay away from work or to just gain some benefits. Some ladies have decided to oppose this notion, and stand to defend what they feel, and how they feel it. Few of these women have come forward to describe their ordeals.

 

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Elizabeth



According to her, it is so gruesome an experience that she doesn’t look forward to her monthly period.


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Kennis 



The part that stands out here is that it affects some parts of her body that at times they feel numb.

 

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Jenny


It is a norm for Genny: no pins nor cramps, but she can blow a fuse at any point in time.


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In Africa, this is a sensitive topic that most would certainly shy away from. We are grateful to these wonderful ladies for this opportunity to feature their stories.

We hope the time spent is worth your while….


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