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Does Any Other Females Deal With HS Flares- Ups Real Bad With Your Periods??

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Irvine, CA

My HS flares up 1 week before my period and it's so bad. I get them armpits, stomach, inner thighs, under breast. It's so painful idk what to do at times I get so many.

October 10
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A myHSteam Member

Sorry I forgot to tell the bad side of this solution : progesterone treatments can give brain tumors.
I wish you the best.

6 days ago
A myHSteam Member

Hello JujuFoxx. I had the same problem. Then I discovered that I had endometriosis too. And the treatment for endometriosis has cured my HS ! I take progesterone every day, this way I have no periods et no HS. ALL doctors are very surprised when I explain this. Hope it this will help you.
Best regards

6 days ago
A myHSteam Member

Yes, many women with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) experience flare-ups related to their menstrual cycle. Here are some key points from my knowledge base:

- Timing of Flares: About 79% of women report HS flares the week before their menstrual period
- Severity: 87% of women said their HS flares occur always or often with Show Full Answer

Yes, many women with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) experience flare-ups related to their menstrual cycle. Here are some key points from my knowledge base:

- Timing of Flares: About 79% of women report HS flares the week before their menstrual period.
- Severity: 87% of women said their HS flares occur always or often with their menstrual period.
- Common Areas: Flares can occur in the armpits, buttocks, genitals, groin, and breasts.
- Hormonal Influence: Fluctuations in sex hormones like estrogen and progesterone before menstruation may affect HS symptoms.

It's important to discuss these symptoms with your healthcare provider to explore potential treatments and management strategies.

October 10

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