Imagine enduring the typical discomforts of a menstrual cycle—cramps, bloating, and fatigue—only to discover you’re allergic to it as well. The already challenging pain intensifies as your body reacts as if it’s battling a harmful invader each month. This is the reality for Georgina Jelley, a 28-year-old woman from London, who recently opened up about her rare medical condition that makes her allergic to menstrual cycle and adds to her overall woes.
Jelley reportedly had an intrauterine device (IUD) fitted in April. Just weeks later, she began experiencing uncomfortable symptoms like rashes, burning eyes and headaches. Doctors initially suspected an allergic reaction and prescribed her oral steroids and antihistamines, which provided temporary relief, according to SWNS.
“It was such a strange burning sensation in my eyes. They kept watering and my cheeks were red too,” she shared with the outlet.
However, three weeks later, the symptoms returned, becoming more intense, affecting her vision and worsening her headaches. After another visit to her doctor, she was referred to St. Mary’s Hospital for an MRI. The scan came back clear, and she was told her symptoms were signs of eczema.
“But I just knew that it wasn’t. I felt really fobbed off, the doctors kept telling me it was just eczema and tried to give me topical steroids to treat it. But I just knew that it wasn’t,” Jelley said.
Her final allergic reaction occurred three weeks later. During that time, Jelley noticed she was on her period again and mentioned it to her partner, who had a realisation that every time she experienced these symptoms, it coincided with her menstrual cycle.
This made Jelley do her own research, leading her to believe she had progesterone hypersensitivity. She quickly consulted with her doctor and was officially diagnosed.
“I was told it’s a rare condition, but maybe it’s not and people just know that they have it. It was shocking to think I’m actually allergic to my own periods,” the woman explained, reports People.
“I want to raise awareness of progesterone hypersensitivity. I knew it wasn’t just eczema. You know your body and you should always listen to your gut.” ,” she added.
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