Ask Women on Yik Yak | How is this the thing they’re concerned about? Me: “I’m here because I’m concerned about my hearing.” Nurse: “Great! When was your last menstrual cycle?” Me:

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How is this the thing they’re concerned about? Me: “I’m here because I’m concerned about my hearing.” Nurse: “Great! When was your last menstrual cycle?” Me:

228 upvotes, 10 comments. Yik Yak image post by Anonymous in Ask Women. "How is this the thing they’re concerned about?
Me: “I’m here because I’m concerned about my hearing.”
Nurse: “Great! When was your last menstrual cycle?”
Me:"

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Anonymous 1d

I went to urgent care for an allergic reaction and they asked the same question. Everything must be about my uterus shedding blood for some reason 😭

Anonymous 23h

The nurse asked that because hormonal changes (for example, due to your period) can affect your hearing. Read more here: https://sommervilleaudiology.com/understanding-how-hormones-can-affect-your-hearing/

Anonymous 1d

I know it sounds ridiculous but youd be shocked how medical things can be related

Anonymous 1d

this makes me sad

Anonymous 19h

sometimes it can be relevant but when I'm just getting a refill on allergy meds???

Anonymous

#1 1d

NAH FR and the one time I went to the doctor cs I had a concern? “Take some Ibuprofen, you’re fine” 😭 DAWG PLEASE

Anonymous

#3 23h

True. Anything involving your circulatory system or other broader systems can affect totally different organs on different parts of the body. Irregular periods + hearing loss + random tickles on your shoulder might mean something for all I know

Anonymous

#3 23h

In guys ED can be a sign of heart/circulatory issues

Anonymous

#5 23h

I’ll check that out tonight!! In my case, my hearing’s just been declining for like 6 years now and it’s finally caught up to me to finally do something about it

Anonymous

#4 14h

Yep. My mom’s former boyfriend had ED all throughout high school. Died of a stroke at 27.