1,000 Days of Bleeding: A Woman’s Battle with Never-Ending Period

For most women, menstruation is a painful but expected monthly visit. For TikToker Poppy (@poppy_the_plant), however, it turned into a nightmare — one that lasted more than 1,000 days without a break. Her journey through unstoppable menstrual bleeding has baffled doctors and left her physically, emotionally, and financially devastated. But after years of unanswered questions, a “cute” but surprising clue in her uterus may finally explain it all.

The bleeding starts — and never stops

Poppy’s ordeal began nearly three years ago, when she thought it was a heavy period that just wouldn’t stop. After two weeks of continuous bleeding, she sought medical help — only to be told to “wait another week.” When that didn’t help, doctors prescribed medication. Spoiler alert: It didn’t work,” she shared in a TikTok video.

More medications were given, and finally, she was sent for tests. An ultrasound revealed cysts on her ovaries, and she was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). But doctors quickly noted that these specific cysts were not responsible for the constant bleeding.

Pain, fatigue, and sky-high pad costs

During this time, Poppy was in a lot of pain. Her iron levels were dangerously low, and she was experiencing severe pain, constant nausea, fatigue, and headaches.

And the cost of period products? Astronomical. “I’m basically financing my local shop with the money I’m buying,” she quipped.

Endless tests, zero answers

Over the months, and then years, Poppy underwent more ultrasounds, MRIs, blood work, and even a hysteroscopy. She was given various medications, an IUD, and was transferred between specialists. Still, the bleeding wouldn’t stop. “Nobody knows why I’m bleeding,” she said at one point. “I’ve tried everything.”

The constant cycle of failed treatments and false hope took its toll on her mental health. “My mental health has taken almost as big a hit as my physical health throughout this whole situation,” she admitted. “There’s been times where I’ve not wanted to be here anymore.”