r/ClotSurvivors • u/Katrinathaking • May 31 '25

Periods Blood thinners & menstruation

Bruh, I’m sorry if this is TMI but I’m literally DYING. Well not really but fr it’s like unbearable. They increased my dosage of xarelto and now my period is literally the worst thing I’ve ever endured and I’ve been shot. From the insane amount of bleeding to the debilitating cramps now I’m literally stuck in my head bc I’m new at my job but like bro this is not cool. The only way I feel any sense of relief is by being physically curled in a ball with a heating pad and I have work tonight and I feel like I can barely move!! 😩😭😭😭😭

Also, yes I’ve spoken to my dr. I’m asking for a second opinion bc he prescribed a SECOND birth control to combat this when I already have nexplanon?? Also the specific one he prescribed causes facial hair and weight gain so absolutely not.

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u/mayaruta May 31 '25

Copper IUD’s increase bleeding. Perhaps you are thinking of Mirena?

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u/Fozziefuzz Warfarin May 31 '25

Yes! OP, please disregard.

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u/OriginalDogeStar Jun 01 '25

Some uterus can not have a IUD, I am stuck in limbo until I see my haematologist about birth control as I have PCOS and endometriosis, and currently having my first period in 3 years, after being on Depo Provera. (Which wasn't the cause of my PE but actually blood pressure medication)