2007-11-27 04:10:54 · 16 answers · asked by Jess.S 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Everyone's flow is different as is the duration of the period. Normally a period will last anywhere from 2 to 7 or 8 days. If it's restricting you from activities, you're changing pads and tampons on an hourly basis then i'd say its not normal.
It can be a number of things... fibroids, endometriosis, hormonal imbalance, cancer, medication you're taking, and a few other conditions. It's definitely something you should discuss with your GYN. Maybe have an ultrasound, blood work to check your hormone, thyroid, hemoglobin (for anemia) levels, review what meds you're on (if any) and their side effects, a pap smear and endometrial biopsy to start.
Call your doc and schedule an appointment.
2007-11-27 05:05:09 · answer #1 · answered by AlS 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem. My new doctor prescribed Yaz and I am on my first period after taking Yaz and so far it's been okay. I usually get cramps for one week before my period and I have had none. This is my first day and usually it starts at like midnight and i get horrible cramps and heavy bleeding and clots. So far, its noon, just started an hour ago and its very very light compared to what I normally get. I am experiencing a Day 4 instead of Day 1. I would strongly recommend talking to your doctor about going on Yaz. Most doctors give out a free 3 month supply so you can try out the birth control and decide if Yaz is right or not. Lol I sound like the commercial. Just research it.
And honestly, not everyone gets heavy periods like that. Actually only 7% of the women population experience what you're talking about. Most women experience medium periods but not the heavy ones where ibuprofen wont work, you use 2 or 3 super pads in a day and you get clots. I would seriously talk to your doctor.
2007-11-27 12:39:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your periods are very heavy you need to see your GP as it could lead to anaemia. The clots themselves are not generally a cause for worry but they are an indication that your periods are heavier than they should be, it is not normal to have consistently heavy 'clotty' periods.
The most common cause for heavy bleeding is fibroids (benign lumps) within the uterus. They enlarge the lining of the uterus therefore giving a larger surface area and so more bleeding. Harmless polyps can also have this effect.
Sometimes excessive bleeding can be caused through a change in hormonal levels such as during the peri-menopause. Often there is no obvious cause found for excessive bleeding.
There are treatments available however, they vary according to diagnosis. The best this is to see your Dr and let him sort this out for you. Good Luck
2007-11-27 12:35:20 · answer #3 · answered by dragondrums 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was told that there's stuff (anticoagulants) in the period blood that keeps it from clotting as long as the period is slow and even.
If you're cramping really hard and the blood all gets pushed out in a couple of days then it doesn't have time to thin out, so it gets clots and is super heavy.
Don't worry, lots of women deal with this!
If you go on the Pill that will probably help a bit.
2007-11-27 12:18:42 · answer #4 · answered by Shana B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why? just the way your body is..... solution.... go to your OB/GYN doctor or get one, and get one some from of birth control.... there is one that takes your period away pretty much for 3 months at a time, and then you take the sugar pills for one week and have a period... or you can go with the regular birth control pills and have one period a month (normally) and that should help lighten it, or go on the depoprova shot.... for me... I stopped getting periods pretty much all together.... I think it might have been 2 years now... it is wonderful!!!! no more clotting or heavy bleeding....
But check with your doctor that you don't have anything wrong that is causing this problem
2007-11-27 12:17:12 · answer #5 · answered by Artist Wanna Be 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's just what's normal for you. The clots are the lining of the uterus that didn't disolve into blood. Usually women with heavy periods have shorter periods.
My period lasts 4-5 days, and it is very heavy with lots of clots.
2007-11-27 12:47:46 · answer #6 · answered by Invisigoth 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone gets clots and a lot of people get heavy periods
2007-11-27 12:13:22 · answer #7 · answered by Cat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every women do get heavy flow and clots. Just normal. I do get heavy flow and clots. It's happen in our life.
2007-11-27 12:28:12 · answer #8 · answered by sabrinaelder 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
everyone gets a heavy peiod every now and then, and the clotting you are referring to are actually the old egg that you didn't use last month. its normal
2007-11-27 12:26:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes terrible pms comes with poor diet.
Stay away from meat and chink food also avoid cakes and cookies all flour with sugar loaded no.
Take falxseed every mornning 2 full spoons with a large glass of water before your breakfast.
Eat tofu and products made of soy.
Try not to take too many dairy stuff.
I do this and I had the most terrible nightmare of pms and period, I try to do this diet and excercise and I ´ve seen my quality life increase.
Good luck! ;D
2007-11-27 12:17:07 · answer #10 · answered by ♥Madison♥ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋