Dakota Johnson Says Her Period Is 'Ruining Her Life'

[just444]

#DakotaJohnson says her period is "ruining her life" and honestly, same. https://t.co/3mMkcAH4bv
- InStyle (@InStyle) 11. Februar 2019

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In an interview with Instyle Dakota Johnson talked about her menstrual cycle and the difficult search for the right birth control:

If I’m honest, my hormonal changes during my menstrual cycle are ruining my

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[elvenqueen86]

Same, Dakota, same. My Mirena saved my fucking life for like 3 years. Now I have a freakishly long period again, just not as heavy as before, and all my awful pmdd symptoms are back. I need to get my Mirena replaced but my insurance doesn’t cover IUDs, so I’m TRYING to save up to have it replaced this summer, but shit keeps happening.

[aqueous_drama]

FYI, you can also use NuvaRing to manage period symptoms too!

But if you're in the US and your insurance plan starts after 1/1/2014, an IUD and other birth control methods has to be covered. Thanks, Obama!

The only exceptions are insurance plans that are through a student, federal, or religious organization. So double check your benefits, boo!

[elvenqueen86]

I’m on Medicare, which isn’t required to cover birth control 😩 while it’s MOSTLY for seniors, there is a large chunk of people on disability who receive it. I thought Obamacare had me covered when I got my first one, then my insurance (Medicare but through private insurance) informed me I was screwed, and I had to pay $1,600 for an IUD that was placed improperly (after they screwed up the original one, took it out, and put another one in) and came out within 6 months.

I ended up getting another one from Planned Parenthood for $400, and that’s the amount I’m trying to save up now. Hopefully their sliding scale fees haven’t changed much.

[aqueous_drama]

bb I'm so sorry! What state are you currently in if you don't mind me asking???

(I'm a PP worker in CA, and I'm the person that works with insurance all the time)

[elvenqueen86]

Michigan. Also I want to say THANK YOU for all that you do. I will sing the praises of Planned Parenthood until the day I die.

[aqueous_drama]

You're welcome!! I'm glad it's been a good experience and you trust us with your care!

And yeah, after some googling, it looks like you wouldn't qualify for state funding because of Medicare (boooooooooo) :( but I know they'll work with you on sliding scales, and you can even ask about payment plan options. Call their main affiliate office, and I KNOW they will work with you. Good luck! <3 <3 <3

[elvenqueen86]

Dang! Thank you for checking though!!! And I had no idea they even had payment plan options. You are AMAZING, thank you so much, I’m definitely going to give them a call ❤️❤️❤️

[ferelden]

PP is amazing. I went there to get my first birth control about two years ago and omggggg it was the best experience ever. Same with my pap smear. I had the funniest woman do the whole thing and I was crying from laughter with her while we talked about shit. I felt so comfortable and relaxed the whole time.