Before you read this is a little private, however, I just need to straight up ask: 
Here it goes
First a little about me: Female, 26yrs, soon applying for the Academy (LA)
....since 13, I have always had severe painful menstruation. Sometimes pain killers don't work, and Ive tried every natural remedy/pain medication out there. Over the years I have learned to just sit through the pain. Usually I stay in bed (its that bad) I have been diagnosed with Endometriosis (painful periods). I have regular check ups with my doctors.
My question is: I am fit and can handle tough situations, however, I am terrified I won't be able to handle the Academy when I am at that time of the month. I get weak, and can barely get up for 2 days and I bleed a lot. Yes I said it. I can up my dose of Motrin so I am confident I can make it through, BUT my question is: How often will I be able to use the restroom? I will need to use the restroom at least once every 1-2 hours or I will leave a "mess" .....Females please give me your thoughts. Or males, if you can give me an honest answer, great. I appreciate it.
Let me also add, this issue usually interferes a lot of occasions. I really want this career, and I don't want to let my disease take over my life. I even thought about getting a hysterectomy! No kids for me, but thats not the point
.....there I said it. Whew!

Here it goes
First a little about me: Female, 26yrs, soon applying for the Academy (LA)
....since 13, I have always had severe painful menstruation. Sometimes pain killers don't work, and Ive tried every natural remedy/pain medication out there. Over the years I have learned to just sit through the pain. Usually I stay in bed (its that bad) I have been diagnosed with Endometriosis (painful periods). I have regular check ups with my doctors.
My question is: I am fit and can handle tough situations, however, I am terrified I won't be able to handle the Academy when I am at that time of the month. I get weak, and can barely get up for 2 days and I bleed a lot. Yes I said it. I can up my dose of Motrin so I am confident I can make it through, BUT my question is: How often will I be able to use the restroom? I will need to use the restroom at least once every 1-2 hours or I will leave a "mess" .....Females please give me your thoughts. Or males, if you can give me an honest answer, great. I appreciate it.

Let me also add, this issue usually interferes a lot of occasions. I really want this career, and I don't want to let my disease take over my life. I even thought about getting a hysterectomy! No kids for me, but thats not the point

.....there I said it. Whew!
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