Treatment for heavy bleeding and clots.

NinaI · 11-27-2009, 04:51 PM

I was wondering if anyone with heavy bleeding and large clots has been given treatment with a low dose pill or an iud and what the results were.I have PCOS since i was in my 20's,i had irregular periods with normal bleeding when they came. I have three children two concieved with fertility treatments and one on our own,she was actually a surprise baby. Now in my 40's i am experiecing very heavy periods,and clots. I don't get my period every month but when i do it is pretty bad.I need to treat this because it interferes with everyday life.I don't know how much is perimenopause,or something else.When i visited the gyno,she replied with loose weight first and these two(pill,and IUD) are your other options.Any help would be appreciated.

Lucky's Sara · 11-27-2009, 05:07 PM

If you are done having children, why don't you consider a uterine ablation? If they won't just let you have a hyst at least.

NinaI · 11-27-2009, 07:01 PM

When i mentioned a hysterectomy,she said basically that would be a last resort treatment.I would consider the ablation,i think it makes sense, i am not having any more children and i don't want any more birhtcontrol methods.I think i am going to suggest that.

Lucky's Sara · 11-27-2009, 07:06 PM

My stepmom had one and she was so happy with it. She only had minimal cramping afterward and slight pain. I guess you don't really want to have the hysterectomy unless you need one but if you're having that many problems chances are that your uterus is just a big ol' mess anyway. I say ablation and be done with it!!!