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snowbaby1492 Posts: 75
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The past few days I've been rushed to the ER twice for being dizzy and sick from losing too much blood with my period. The doctors keep telling me I'm fine, and that I just have to switch my birth control pills. The problem is that my hormones are imbalanced. The problem with that is that I've always bled too much, even before I started taking birth control. Last night I was so sick and dizzy, I passed out and hit my head on the sink at work. They forced me to go home, and today I'm still sick in bed, unable to move without passing out. My period is now all clots, as well. I've had clots before, but these ones are huge and they hurt really bad. It's also making me dehydrated.
Does anyone else have this problem? What's going on with my body? I can't accept the diagnosis of "heavy periods". That's a symptom.
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  • atsteele
    atsteele Posts: 1,358 Member
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    I hope that this website is helpful to you. I would be seeing an ob/gyn, if I were you.


    http://www.cemcor.ubc.ca/help_yourself/articles/very_heavy_menstrual_flow
  • mkennedym
    mkennedym Posts: 253 Member
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    I know I'm not a woman, and I don't even know why i read this thread, but I think you should seek a 2nd medical opinion as soon as possible.
  • lucieluss
    lucieluss Posts: 34
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    i had this heavy flow, returned home like no big deal either from the docs,,until i met one, who strongly suggest i would go on the pill, and ive beed wed to sat morning since, insted of 2 weeks changing pad hourly thing,, works for me,,,
  • Jillmgk36
    Jillmgk36 Posts: 14 Member
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    You really need to see your gynecologist. I have adenomyosis which causes similar problems, but a D & C and new BCPs has kept it under control.
  • prov31ms
    prov31ms Posts: 62
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    Of course check with your doctor, but I would recommend taking an iron supplement just before & during *that time* - I have had a problem with low blood iron throughout my life & it is worse during *that time* - plus I cannot exercise as strenuously during *that time* - hope this helps!
  • t2tclve94
    t2tclve94 Posts: 1
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    You definitely need to see a specialist. My friend was having the same problem except she had her period 2-3 times a month. They kept on telling her that she was fine but after a year of pushing to get an answer her OBGyn had her go to a blood specialist where she finally got a diagnose. Don't wait to get a second opionion. You should have someone drive you to the doctor's office if you are now passing out.
  • snowbaby1492
    snowbaby1492 Posts: 75
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    I saw three different doctors about this problem and they all had the same opinion, then they said, "we are a CATHOLIC hospital" etc. I don't feel like switching birth control is the answer. Is it possible I have endometriosis or whatever the spelling is?
  • Triquetra
    Triquetra Posts: 270 Member
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    I had this a number of years ago and after 2 years of pushing my doctor he finally sent me for a pelvic uptrasound. He found out I had really bad endometriosis and also poly cyctic ovaries (PCOS) and within 2 months I had surgery to remove most of the endometriosis as well as my one ovary that was beyond repair and had an orange size cyst on it at the time. I am now on the pill to help control the growth of any new endometriosis. I would definitely push to see another doctor or at least get more testing done. Good luck!
  • m2purple
    m2purple Posts: 38
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    I would totally agree with everyone who said get another opinion or go see a gynecologist. You're right, "heavy periods" are a symptom. I always had heavier periods and never knew that they were a symptom of uterine fibroids and that I had a fibroid on my uterus until I had an ultrasound during pregnancy. Once the fibroid was removed, my periods became lighter and more manageable. You might not have anything serious, but I would definitely get another opinion. Good luck!
  • LTRUITT3
    LTRUITT3 Posts: 205 Member
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    I would start with a Pelvic and Endovaginal Ultrasound, and see what that shows....and you might wanna get ur head checked out from hitting on the sink I would have a CT scan done for that. I hope everything works out for you....
  • cris12
    cris12 Posts: 90
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    Although you may think otherwise, I think switching birth control pills could be the answer, regardless, you need a new OB/GYN as soon as possible. If you're hormonally imbalanced it's important that you get the right birth control pill, some have higher concentrations of certain hormones and some have lower, so if you're getting the wrong one, you need to change it!

    I used to have heavy (and really frequent) periods for a long time until the point of being anemic, my hemoglobin hit the floor and I got really pale, I noticed I would get pounding headaches every time I did the slightest bit of physical activity. I was started on iron supplements and it helped bring my hemoglobin and ferritin up (not sure how it's spelled, but it's a protein in charge of storing iron capacity), later on I was put on birth control to regulate my periods and so far I haven't had any problems again and my periods have gotten a lot more normal.
  • snowbaby1492
    snowbaby1492 Posts: 75
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    Thanks everyone!
  • atsteele
    atsteele Posts: 1,358 Member
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    I saw three different doctors about this problem and they all had the same opinion, then they said, "we are a CATHOLIC hospital" etc. I don't feel like switching birth control is the answer. Is it possible I have endometriosis or whatever the spelling is?

    I understand but that doesn't mean you dont have issues that need to be addressed. And they can be addressed via methods that do not conflict with your morality. Didn't any of your practioners mention NaPro technology? NaPro technology isn't just for treating infertility but addressing the root of the women's problem... not just masking it with BC.
  • Sezmo83
    Sezmo83 Posts: 331 Member
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    I agree with the others, get another opinion. And KEEP PUSHING the doctors if necessary. I was having major problems with my epilepsy medication, it took me 3 years and seeing god knows how many different neurologists before I found one who would actually sit down and listen to how the meds were affecting me instead of just fobbing me off with stuff they read out of a book that listed medications and side effects.

    It may be that switching birth control does sort the problem out for you, you don't know until you give it a try, but I know if it were me I'd still want an answer as to WHY this is happening.
  • Phoenix_Rising
    Phoenix_Rising Posts: 11,417 Member
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    I saw three different doctors about this problem and they all had the same opinion, then they said, "we are a CATHOLIC hospital" etc. I don't feel like switching birth control is the answer. Is it possible I have endometriosis or whatever the spelling is?

    I understand but that doesn't mean you dont have issues that need to be addressed. And they can be addressed via methods that do not conflict with your morality. Didn't any of your practioners mention NaPro technology? NaPro technology isn't just for treating infertility but addressing the root of the women's problem... not just masking it with BC.

    Agreed. If you have to travel to another town for PROPER MEDICAL CARE, it's worth it. YOU KNOW YOUR BODY. You know this isn't right.

    I had 3 doctors tell me that a pain and lump in my lower abdomen was simply scar tissue from my c-section. Told me it was tiny, the size of a pea. I told them it was golf ball sized and it hurt like Hades and it needed to come out.

    After 3 years of pain, I would become immobile for days after doing a 30 minute easy elliptical workout. (only tried that twice!) I would experience shooting pains that made me double over, as I sat motionless in my desk chair.

    When my doc finally performed the surgery, he found it was a golf ball sized mass of endometriosis and suddenly realized my pain was not in my head.

    (RANT: sometimes male doctors don't BEGIN to understand female issues. Like being a mechanic without having ever driven a car!)
  • Phoenix_Rising
    Phoenix_Rising Posts: 11,417 Member
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    I've had family and friends with similar issues who found some relief after a D&C. I think the BC pill you are on may not be strong enough.
  • clw_888
    clw_888 Posts: 157 Member
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    I think you should definitely be working with a Gynecologist who knows how to help you. The heavy periods may not be a huge concern but your iron levels could be. Especially if you are passing out and dizzy. I would have your iron levels checked to make sure you are not anemic. I believe this is one of the nutrients you can track on this site too to make sure you are getting enough in the foods you are eating.
  • Rainbow_Brite86
    Rainbow_Brite86 Posts: 313
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    I would definitely see a OB/GYN Because just changing the BC is not going to help.
    KEEP US UPDATED hugs!!
  • igora_soma
    igora_soma Posts: 486
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    Definitely see a specialist. It might be the pill. I had to go off of the pill because I was having super irregular periods with very heavy bleeding. It turns out I was having an allergic reaction. Definitely try to get blood work done as well as an ultrasound.

    The best thing I ever did was see a specialist. It's too bad you're not in Seattle or I would recommend her!

    Feel better and DEFINITELY get your head checked out. You don't want to miss a concussion, they need to be taken care of.
  • nickyevans
    nickyevans Posts: 216 Member
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    I used to have heavy bleeding and nearly pass out through the pain of the cramps, I ended up having a mirena coil fitted. Everything has settled down nicely now.

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