Women only please (personal)

[AaishaDar]

Hi girls,
Im 22 which means I still get my period...occasionally. i noticed my period is different this time extra heavy. I am on heparin because I clot easily. Is heparin safe to be on while on your period?

[Cupcake]

You should talk to your hematologist- many women do fine on heparin with menses but if bleeding is excessive that will confound your anemia from renal failure. Have you considered deposit shots? Usually stop all periods.

[smartcookie]

Are you going through a tampon or pad in an hour?  If it is that heavy, you definitely need to talk to your nephrologist and see a gynecologist.  In any case, I would definitely tell your nephrologist.  Any changes like that could make you more anemic.  I was having heavy bleeding about your age and found out I had uterine polyps.  It is important to get those things checked out.  Your gynecologist might be able to put you on a birth control like the depo shots, pills or an IUD to help regulate hormones and keep your period from being so heavy.  Girl, you have been through it!  I hope you get relief soon!

[Riki]

Yeah.. I'd see your gynecologist for sure.. a few years ago, I had what I call "marathon periods."  One lasted 46 days, and the other lasted 48 days, and they were quite heavy.. my hemoglobin dropped big time, and it caused a whole mess of other problems that took over a year to fix.. my gynecologist still doesn't know what caused them.

[AaishaDar]

The menstrual cycle is actually very complicated. I'll try and get it checked out. Thanks everyone:)