A MUM was left in agony when a rare condition made her allergic to her own period. Georgina Jelley, 28, was fitted with the contraceptive coil in April 2024 and just three weeks later, started experiencing strange symptoms. 8 Georgina Jelley has a rare condition that means she's allergic to her own period Credit: SWNS 8 It makes the skin around her eyes, mouth and neck flare up Credit: SWNS She had itchy and burning eyes, headaches and rashes.
Her doctor prescribed oral steroids and antihistamines , and the flare-up went away within a few days. Three weeks later, she suffered another allergic reaction - but this time with more severe symptoms. The mum-of-one was in so much pain she was quickly referred to an eye specialist and underwent an MRI to determine the cause.
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Georgina has since had her coil removed and has gone back on the contraceptive jab - meaning she doesn't have periods each month. Most rea.