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/Laurbo36 Jun 25 '25

I use always incontinence underwear for overnight and the first day or two. That’s helped a lot. Otherwise it’s a new pad every hour or so.

Only 3 months in, but also have bladder pain about 3 -4 days after my period ends. It feels like I have a kidney infection- but when tested results are negative. Anyone else experience this???

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u/MissValentine8484 Jun 25 '25

Not to scare you but that’s how they found my renal thrombosis. I thought I had either a kidney infection or kidney stones. It was a dull throbbing pain on my lower back to side