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:
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 😭
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Anonymous7w
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/
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Anonymous7w
I know it sounds ridiculous but youd be shocked how medical things can be related
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Anonymous7w
this makes me sad
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Anonymous7w
sometimes it can be relevant but when I'm just getting a refill on allergy meds???
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Anonymous#17w
NAH FR and the one time I went to the doctor cs I had a concern? “Take some Ibuprofen, you’re fine” 😭 DAWG PLEASE
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Anonymous#37w
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
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Anonymous#37w
In guys ED can be a sign of heart/circulatory issues
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Anonymous#57w
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
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Anonymous#47w
Yep. My mom’s former boyfriend had ED all throughout high school. Died of a stroke at 27.