Menstrual cycles - Sharing?

[fg2011]

Is it useful (or weird) to talk to other people about my periods and my cycle?

Depends on who.

I have known acquaintances mums at school gate], go on at length in full hearing of others about it, which is not appropriate imo.

But yes, def talk to family or very good friends.

That depends what you mean by talk to other people about your periods and cycle.

I'm just really interested to hear if people have had any positive experiences or useful outcomes as a result of sharing information about their periods (either with close female friends & relatives or with a wider audience?!).

Why are you interested? I this some kind of research for an article or something as I notice you're new.

Bit of an odd post/question.

Sorry, I know this must seem odd. Recently, I've wanted to share some information about some unusual period symptoms and I've felt a bit unsure about how or where to do this in my busy life as a working-mum.

You see, currently I live with my partner and our three year old son, but before I became a mum I lived in a house hold of female friends and before that, with my mum and two sisters. I am used to sharing information about my periods (and all sorts of other personal health concerns) on a daily (or at least monthly) basis, but now I don't seem to share that sort of stuff with anyone at all!

I'm wondering if anyone else is experiencing the same sort of lack-of-sharing as I am?

If you're worried about your periods then you need to see your doctor. That's what they are there for.

Recently, I've wanted to share some information about some unusual period symptoms and I've felt a bit unsure about how or where to do this in my busy life as a working-mum.

Um... How about on an internet site mostly populated by women who won't think you're a weirdo if you ask questions about periods and, even if they did, you'd be anonymous? Maybe somewhere like Mumsnet :o

I certainly will use Mumsnet in the future! However, can an anonymous online forum really replace the intimacy and validation you get from sharing with close friends/family? Thoughts anyone?

But you still have your close family and friends.

If you would like to discuss your periods OP then get on with it - just ask away!

You sound like a journalist though (in the way that some or your questions have been phrased?)