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Can you go swimming on your period?

You don't have to change any of your regular activities when you have your period. That includes exercise and swimming. There are many misconceptions about swimming during your period

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Reminder:Getting endometriosis support before diagnosis

Because they’re very similar to severe PMS symptoms, some appointments might lead to advice that feels top level for all period pain, like doing gentle exercise, taking painkillers, and using heating pads to ease pain.

What’s more, the only way to diagnose endometriosis is by a laparoscopy, an invasive surgery, which slows the process of gaining diagnosis. Lack of diagnosis and validation could leave people with suspected endometriosis feeling lost and alone.

Reminder: Your symptoms are real, and they matter. You deserve
medical and emotional support during this time.

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All natracare pads

The pads are industrially compostable but it’s also possible to compost them at home. They’re considered brown compost and take around 12 months to decompose – and even faster if you don’t mind cutting them up into smaller pieces first too! Find out more about how long it takes to compost pads at home.

If you don’t have a home compost other options include:

  • Putting them in a community compost bin (so long as this adheres to their rules and the compost isn’t used for growing food)
  • Checking that your local waste management will collect them in your organic/food waste bins for curb-side collection.
  • Wrapping them and putting them in the general waste bin

Here are three tips for making sure you get the support you need:

1. Do your research

Turn up to your appointments with an understanding of endometriosis symptoms, and the ones that align with your experience. It will also help to have done some research on your options for treatment and the next steps that your doctor can take to reach diagnosis and beyond.

2. Bring proof of your symptoms

While it might be frustrating to feel like you have to prove how much pain you’re in, consistently tracking your menstrual cycle and endometriosis symptoms ahead of your appointment will come in handy.

Watch a video about psychological help and support

What does biodegradable mean?

The rate at which biodegradable materials will break down into the environment depends on a few things, including:

  • What materials the product is made from
  • How much the raw materials have been processed to create the product
  • Whether the conditions are optimal for degradation

“If you’re still not sure which nursing pads will be the best choice for you, it might be a good idea to get a combination of reusable and Natracare nursing pads to start you out!”

Shamez Alibhai , The Man Group

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