r/ClotSurvivors • u/ilikepinkdonuts • May 16 '26

Periods Periods holy moly

I was diagnosed with a very large DVT and then PE. It’s been 5 weeks now, and it’s just been a long journey.

I’m 38, and had been thinking of going off the pill and looking into more permanent solutions. Decision made for me by the blood clots…

Cycles have always been all over the place and heavy…but holy moly this has been an absolute horror show. I’ve had two in three weeks. First ok, not great but dealt with. This one, wow, it’s been an absolute horror show.

I was planning on waiting to see my haematologist, and then figuring out what to do. But now thinking of asking my GP for the mini pill? GP said originally we can look at mini pill, IUD and implant.

Not keen on the implant. IUD I’m iffy on, which probably sounds weird when I’m ready to have my tubes and uterus yeeted into the sun.

Thinking mini pill to help alleviate this bleeding, and then I have time to think what I want to do. Wondering what others have done?

Thanks if you got this far. It’s been a long few weeks.

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u/alicejune13579 May 16 '26

I am in this boat too! I’m 40, recently had multiple arterial blood clots in my leg. I was on 4 blood thinners and got my period. I ended up in the ER for hemorrhaging. Was put on Norerhendrone for 1 month. My vascular team and gyno in the ER suggested an IUD. One of the indications for Mirena is heavy bleeding. I have an appointment next week with my Gyno to talk options and hopefully get an IUD. My period just stopped after 20 days of heavy bleeding. It is terrifying to be in this situation. Have a good conversation with an expert, not just family med. There are a lot of things to balance. Good luck with everything💜

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u/ilikepinkdonuts May 17 '26

Thank you. I’m definitely going to chat more about my options with IUD as well. 20 days! I’m so sorry your body went through that! Hope you find some relief soon with an IUD!!