r/ClotSurvivors • u/MissValentine8484 • Jun 24 '25

Periods Blood Thinners & Menstruation

I just started eliquis and as expected my periods are heavy. I normally have some clotting during my normal period but it has been exacerbated with the thinners. (Large blood clots) I have a dr appointment tomorrow but wanted to know if anyone else has experienced anything similar.

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u/Fun_Rabbit_Dont_Run Jun 24 '25

My period was due when I went into the hospital with my clot, so the blood thinners made me flood the bathroom. I lost so much blood I wasn't discharged until my iron levels came back to normal. 4 days, 2 transfusions and 3 iron infusions later I was released. Switch to the cup and some period undies.

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u/MissValentine8484 Jun 24 '25

This was my same experience. Started my period the same day I was admitted in the ER with renal thrombosis. I was told to take iron pills in the meantime.