I Am Having An Externally Heavy Period And Concerned I

Posted on Tue, 14 May 2019

Question: I am having an externally heavy period and concerned I XXXXXXX need to go to the ER. I have bled through 3 pads in the last hour and I am passing blood clots the size of two-three quarters each time I go to change my pad. I do have a history of heavy bleeding but I haven’t had anything this bad before. I have mild cramping as well. I am anemic, I currently take 325mg of iron 3 times daily, and I am concerned for my health because of that.

Answered by Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need more details

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Greetings
I can understand your situation.
I need more details like your age ,parity and other medical conditions.
You defenetly need an urgent consultation with a GYNAECOLOGIST and start on progesterone tablets or other methods depending up on the scan findings and other associated conditions.
SHOULD NOT ALLOW THE BLEEDING TO CONTINUE.
HOPE MY ANSWER HELPS YOU
REGARDS

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