Severe phobia of menstrual blood loss

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Had intramural fibroid embolised 6 months previous. Placed back on Northeristone to help with the gradual return of my periods as an emotional support as i have a severe phobia re menstrual blood loss. I take the meds, 3x day, days 5 to 26, however, I am still very anxious that my periods will be very, very heavy, further I have anxiety that the UFE procedure may not have worked? This phobia is wearing me down and is affecting me negatively every day. I am very scared despite progress, UFE.

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Dr. Seema Sharma (PhD) Clinical Psychologist 28 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

Dr. Seema Sharma (PhD)

Clinical Psychologist 28 yrs exp Delhi

Your fears ate genuine, at this juncture of age we need strong mental strength which we can get from different sessions of counselling.

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