Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Solal Segal (Oncology and Immunology) in Side Sim: Holodeck - A Myriade of Possibilities

Posted by Lieutenant Tija Aizala (Visitor) in Side Sim: Holodeck - A Myriade of Possibilities

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Solal Segal (Oncology and Immunology) in Side Sim: Holodeck - A Myriade of Possibilities

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Tija’s reassurances did little to help the woman. “It makes it hard to get through a shift, with the cramps, and it’s really embarrassing because I keep having to run to get a new uniform…” she said, meaning bleed-through. “I get so irritable I snap at people and say mean things and then wonder why I said it at all, after all, whatever they did it’s never a big deal.” Complained Mariah, looking around self-consciously as she did so.

~ NE Sanford (Lt JG Solal)

Tija managed to hide her surprise at the mention of the uniform and said gently, “There are a couple of things we can try with regard to birth control that might help reduce the strength and length of your menstrual cycle. There are also other things that help to alleviate cramps, like warmth and certain exercises and there are also herbes and other natural remedies that help. But before we talk about that, I have one more questions for you: What types of menstrual products are you using when you’re on your period?”

~Lt. Tija, Doctor (med leave)

“Oh, just reusable pads,” said the crewman. “I’m not really comfortable with the things that you stick.. well, you know.” She was open to trying nearly anything Tija would recommend, from exercise to remedies. Anything that would help was good in Hannah’s books.

~ NE Sanford (Lt JG Solal)

“A lot of people aren’t,” Aizala replied gently. “Maybe period underwear would be an option? It’s very absorbent and comfortable to wear and you don’t have to worry about any accidents,” she suggested and then asked, “Are you allergic to anything? Or are there things you don’t like when it comes to herbs and the like?”

~Lt. Tija, Doctor (med leave)