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Heavy Periods and Jury Service!!

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Verbena37 · 14/02/2015 13:08

Just got in and found a jury summons in the post.
It filled me with dread because there are a few reasons as to why I cannot do it.
The main one is having very unpredictable, heavy periods and the second is childcare.
I have a period every three weeks and therefore it's quite likely that I will have one whilst doing jury service (think the norm is 2 weeks service) and secondly, even if I use tampons, it might be that I need to change after only 30 minutes!! I surely cannot just randomly keep getting up and using the loo in the middle of a court thingy??
It says you might be called upon later in that year if you don't give dates you cannot do.

Shall I just say "call me again when I've been through the menopause"!!!
To be honest, goodness know why they ask mothers of school age kids!!

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Verbena37 · 14/02/2015 16:07

Thanks mynewname......have looked at tranexamic aside as well.........but because it's a proper heavy duty clotting drug, and I am currently not the size I should be, I really don't want it.

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AttilaTheMeerkat · 14/02/2015 16:13

It is really in your interests to find out why you have heavy periods. GPs are not always up to speed with this type of issue in any event so a referral to a gynae should be obtained. You should not have to put up with flooding and in your case as well it is a long standing problem. Flooding every three weeks is not normal at all.

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Verbena37 · 14/02/2015 16:19

I don't flood for the whole five days.....just the first two or three.
I have spoken to the GP. I was diagnosed with tiny fibroids (2) when pregnant with my son but the treatment for fibroids isn't something I'm prepared to have.

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balletgirlmum · 14/02/2015 16:19

No real advice just sympathy.

Dd started her periods a few months ago & has been put on mefanamic acid by the doctor. It has helped, she only floods for one day now instead of 9 days (one period lasted 14 days)

The Dr explained than tranexamic acid was another option but there are far more dude effects. Friends who have been on it have spoken of the unpleasant side effects.

It's apalling to suggest that you should have surgery or drugs which are not suitable for you (there are lots of people for whom tranexamic acid would be dangerous to take.

I would explain with a medical certificate that you currently take medication for menorragia but the symptoms are not under control & therefore you may need toilet access every 30 minutes on certain days which cannot be predicted.

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Verbena37 · 14/02/2015 16:20

I also don't want ablation or any other medical procedure involving the inside of my uterus Grin

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PeaStalks · 14/02/2015 16:20

Mynewnamenotyours I'm astounded that some posters are suggesting you have a mirena, or even worse, a hysterectomy, to cure your period issues
Why so astounding? A mirena may not suit everyone but it's reversible and for those like me who had exactly the same problem as the OP it was the best thing I ever did. Oral hormones are not always the answer My GP reckons the merina saves countless women from having hysterectomies.

OutragedFromLeeds · 14/02/2015 16:22

OP you're worrying about this unnecessarily. Go to the doctor, get the letter, tick the 'medical reasons' box and send it off. If you're not taken off completely then you'll be thrown into the mix again, which means it's very unlikely for you to be pulled out again in the next year. Even if you are, very worst case scenario, you go to the doctor and get the letter again, send it off again. It's really not a great drama.

WinterBranches · 14/02/2015 16:22

Thanks for that info Leeds. I was working on the experience of family and friends. They must have reasonable employers.

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Verbena37 · 14/02/2015 16:23

That last sentence balletgirlmum is now pasted into my iPad notes for use on the form. Thanks for your support. That's a great way of wording it.
So sorry for your dd, bless her. 9 days of flooding would be horrific for a grown woman but for a child Sad

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balletgirlmum · 14/02/2015 16:24

Especially hard for a ds who as my name suggests lives half her life in a leotard.

balletgirlmum · 14/02/2015 16:25

Dd even.

Groovee · 14/02/2015 16:25

My jury service was 2 days. They will turn round and tell you to pay for childcare and they will reimburse you.

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Verbena37 · 14/02/2015 16:25

Oh....is it as simple as ticking a medical reasons box? Didn't realsie that Leeds. I was thinking I was going to have to write a cover letter to accompany the Gp form. Phew, feel less stressed about it now. I'm sure they'll be fine about it then.

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tiggytape · 14/02/2015 16:26

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Verbena37 · 14/02/2015 16:26

Thanks groovee but periods is the worse problem.

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Verbena37 · 14/02/2015 16:31

That's true Tiggy......I hadn't really given it much thought.
However, I defo didn't think it was kind of optional. I knew you had to do it but I also know you can be deferred or made exempt on certain grounds.

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Verbena37 · 14/02/2015 16:33

Can just imagine my GP, who is a bit of a meany and tells you not to bring more than one health issue at a time, will say "no...get the Mirena coil" !!

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OutragedFromLeeds · 14/02/2015 16:35

OP you must have the forms? I'm sure there is a 'medical reasons' box to tick?

Even if you do have to write a covering letter;

To whom it may concern

Due to a medical condition I am unable to complete jury service at this time. Please find attached a letter from my GP.

Verbana

It's not difficult.

dalekanium · 14/02/2015 16:36

Agree with Tiggy. If anything mums of school age children need to be given the opportunity to have much, much MORE. Input into the running and organisation of our society, not less.

Helspopje · 14/02/2015 16:38

Doi - haematologist. Trane acid is in no way a heavy duty clotting drug

tiggytape · 14/02/2015 16:41

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dalekanium · 14/02/2015 16:41

Oh and to further agree with Tiggy. I have to deal a LOT with parish councils and similar 'civic' type groups at work. These groups are made up of interested volunteers, and yes, they are almost always comprised of very similar types of people. Wealthy, older or even retired, educated and usually male. All very well, and jolly decent people, but really not representative of society as a whole.

Jury service is far too important to leave to just one narrow demographic.

PinkSparklyPussyCat · 14/02/2015 16:42

DH was caused for jury service a couple of years ago. He partially deaf and often misses parts of sentences but can't wear hearing aids. He also suffers from tinnitus. He contacted the court to explain the situation and wasn't asked for anything from his doctor. I'm sure they said he was excused rather than deferred.

IAmNotDarling · 14/02/2015 16:54

I suffer from very heavy periods and take tranexamic acid as soon as I start to bleed. It has been brilliant. I can't have the pill or other hormonal therapy.

I recommend having a chat with your GP about that options. No advice about jury service though.

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Verbena37 · 14/02/2015 17:08

Hels
tranexamic acid use in trauma

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