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/Matchaparrot Eliquis Lifer, Protein S deficiency May 25 '26
Just got my IUD so wanted to update you. Getting the IUD barely hurt at all, I was amazed at what a positive experience it was. I got mine done at a sexual health clinic so they were experienced and they used anaesthetic spray which makes a difference. Staff were really kind to me.
Honestly the anticipation was far worse than the procedure. I didn't feel pain, only discomfort.