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Re: Please Advise! Heavy Menstrual Period!!! by Godmystrength: 12:09pm On Aug 20, 2014 |
snazzylove:I guess i will give this a trial. I actually thought about something like that but in my mind i was like ''what the Hell, don't even say it out or try it!!!!'' |
Re: Please Advise! Heavy Menstrual Period!!! by AriDsexy(f): 12:34pm On Aug 20, 2014 |
LaShawn:I had this same issue and kept complaining to my mum but it changed a whole lot when an elderly aunt mixed dry gin[d one with green bottle]and that small long black stuff used in cooking peppersoup,grind it and pour inside the dry gin,allow it mix well then drink..its something we all know,then see how it goes.I really understand what ur going thru because I've been there. |
Re: Please Advise! Heavy Menstrual Period!!! by Nobody: 12:50pm On Aug 20, 2014 |
Wow. I'm not alone. Nice suggestions. So we with heavy flows are super fertile?? Nice! |
Re: Please Advise! Heavy Menstrual Period!!! by obyrich(m): 2:11pm On Aug 20, 2014 |
Hmmm. What women go through. Sorry oh. |
Re: Please Advise! Heavy Menstrual Period!!! by Saraha1(f): 3:38pm On Aug 20, 2014 |
obyrich: Hmmm. What women go through. Sorry oh.woman wrapper. wetin you find come this thread? Lol |
Re: Please Advise! Heavy Menstrual Period!!! by Godmystrength: 4:48pm On Aug 20, 2014 |
Saraha1: woman wrapper. wetin you find come this thread?Maybe he came on be half of his friends/sisters/gfs/wifey etc |
Re: Please Advise! Heavy Menstrual Period!!! by Nobody: 5:25pm On Aug 20, 2014 |
snazzylove: Heavy flow seems like almost everybodys story . Am not exempted too. Lol. B4 I started having kids it was really heavy (not that it has reduced now) but I've found a way of managing it, at least d first 3 days which torments seriously how bad it is? I don't use pads or tampoons, I use diapers . Yes oo. Pampers to be precise. I don't want stories, or always having to watch my back. I change like 2wice b4 d day runs out. Its very comfortable. Pampers My Lord! Then you will have to wear flowing gowns abi? God bless you ladies The things we go through I feel for all you ladies because I went through this nightmare I had to acquire black A line skirts For those who think childbirth makes it better,not really My heavy flow started after my last child was born and continued and got worse with cramping I am talking fresh blood pouring out sometimes with large clots like pieces of fresh liver The first period after childbirth was a big shocker I remember while driving to work,I had to sit sideways on one butt cheek for fear of staining I had to have what they call uterine ablation plus a laparoscopy to zap off all the endometrial tissues in my uterus and also on my intestines and now my period only lasts 3 days and is light with very manageable cramps 1 Like |
Re: Please Advise! Heavy Menstrual Period!!! by KMB: 5:29pm On Aug 20, 2014 |
LaShawn: Please this is not for the squeamish. If you are, kindly click on your back button. If you also don't have a positive comment, you don't have to leave any. Try herbs called Vitex capsules also called agnus castus. Find a herbal store ir pharmacy |
Re: Please Advise! Heavy Menstrual Period!!! by Nobody: 5:31pm On Aug 20, 2014 |
The other thing ladies If you bleed that heavily,you could also become anemic It will be good to add iron and folic acid supplement 1 Like |
Re: Please Advise! Heavy Menstrual Period!!! by Nobody: 5:31pm On Aug 20, 2014 |
KMB: She needs an experienced and reputed gynecologist |
Re: Please Advise! Heavy Menstrual Period!!! by blank(f): 5:35pm On Aug 20, 2014 |
I have learnt new things today. Just wanted to point out that tampons may not help you. I used to have your mindset till i started using them. They are good for at best 2 hrs (i mean maximum strength ones). |
Re: Please Advise! Heavy Menstrual Period!!! by Nobody: 5:42pm On Aug 20, 2014 |
@Lashawn you should check your thyroid. |
Re: Please Advise! Heavy Menstrual Period!!! by Nobody: 7:50pm On Aug 20, 2014 |
Have you checked yourself for fibroids? Ask your doctor to prescribe you some tranexamic acid tablets. You only take those when you are on your period beginning from the moment you spot the blood(first day of menstrual flow) until the last day. You will bleed less very less...like normal. Also get yourself some iron tablets....and most importantly get your doctor to give you a referral for a full blood count. Most heavy bleeders suffer from iron deficiency All the best. 1 Like |
Re: Please Advise! Heavy Menstrual Period!!! by Ishilove: 8:23pm On Aug 20, 2014 |
LaShawn, have you tried Tranexamic acid? It works wonders. You can google it. Also, did your doctor recommend an HSG for you? I have a colleague who was/is facing a similar issue. Her bleeding was so terrible that she could soak through 5 pads a day. Well, she went to the clinic and did a pelvic scan, nothing came out. Not satisfied, she moved to a gynaecologist who sent her to do an HSG, which is an xray of the interior of the uterus. It turns out that she has fibroids. Fibroids cause such satanically heavy flows, but I pray it isn't your portion. It could just be your hormones acting up. But for the heavy flow, I suggest you ask your doctor to prescribe Tranexamic acid. It works in about 80% of menorrhagia cases. |
Re: Please Advise! Heavy Menstrual Period!!! by Nobody: 8:24pm On Aug 20, 2014 |
@op, did you go to tell my consultant to give me 'excessive menstrual bleeding' as a topic to work on? Anyways, i found this on the internet, quite lay-man enough to go through http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/menorrhagia/basics/definition/con-20021959 |
Re: Please Advise! Heavy Menstrual Period!!! by KMB: 8:25pm On Aug 20, 2014 |
babyosisi: I guess that's your opinion, the above is mine. |
Re: Please Advise! Heavy Menstrual Period!!! by KMB: 8:28pm On Aug 20, 2014 |
Ishilove: LaShawn, have you tried Tranexamic acid? It works wonders. You can google it. You are right it works but the side effects are not exactly wonderful. |
Re: Please Advise! Heavy Menstrual Period!!! by KMB: 8:31pm On Aug 20, 2014 |
jennykadry: Have you checked yourself for fibroids? Ask your doctor to prescribe you some tranexamic acid tablets. You only take those when you are on your period beginning from the moment you spot the blood(first day of menstrual flow) until the last day. You will bleed less very less...like normal. So true. Your iron level needs to be maintained, to avoid fatigue. |
Re: Please Advise! Heavy Menstrual Period!!! by Idowuogbo(f): 8:35pm On Aug 20, 2014 |
jennykadry: Have you checked yourself for fibroids? Ask your doctor to prescribe you some tranexamic acid tablets. You only take those when you are on your period beginning from the moment you spot the blood(first day of menstrual flow) until the last day. You will bleed less very less...like normal.*nods in agreement* So true... |
Re: Please Advise! Heavy Menstrual Period!!! by Ishilove: 8:44pm On Aug 20, 2014 |
KMB:What side effects? |
Re: Please Advise! Heavy Menstrual Period!!! by KMB: 9:01pm On Aug 20, 2014 |
Ishilove: It depends on the individual however among a long list Stroke, Deep vein thrombosis (dvt) Not ideal for a regular air traveller |
Re: Please Advise! Heavy Menstrual Period!!! by Ishilove: 9:03pm On Aug 20, 2014 |
babyosisi:I believe this option is permanent and is not recommended for women who haven't finished having children? 1 Like |
Re: Please Advise! Heavy Menstrual Period!!! by Ishilove: 9:06pm On Aug 20, 2014 |
KMB:Okay I've checked. That's true, but who has stroke in their 20s?? It is also not recommended for people who are about to have surgery because it would mean being sedentary for a prolonged period of time. Bottomline is if you want to take tranexamic acid, make sure you are living an active lifestyle. |
Re: Please Advise! Heavy Menstrual Period!!! by Kanwulia: 9:19pm On Aug 20, 2014 |
HMMMMMMM ONE WORD ONLY. . . .ENDOMETRIOSIS!!!!! A WOMAN'S curse! The most SCARY SHYTE! Who nor go nor know wetin e be to bleed like COW wey dem take cutlass BUTCHER! I nor fit put mouth for this kind trauma o! Oooooooh Noooooooooo!!!! This na life or death? 2 Likes |
Re: Please Advise! Heavy Menstrual Period!!! by KMB: 9:32pm On Aug 20, 2014 |
Ishilove: Any age can have a stroke and moreover tranexamic can increase your chances of having one. It resolves the issue of heavy menstrual flow but there is always a risk. Read this http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2177766/Jennie-Cosh-Student-20-suffers-shock-stroke-dinner-parents.html 1 Like |
Re: Please Advise! Heavy Menstrual Period!!! by PearlyJay(f): 9:34pm On Aug 20, 2014 |
You have to see a Gynaecologist. I once had a colleague whose excessive. Flow was caused by fibroid. She always ran to change. We lost her when she went for surgery to remove the fibroid. So dear a doctor will guide you through a comprehensive test then you can take it from there. Good luck 1 Like |
Re: Please Advise! Heavy Menstrual Period!!! by PearlyJay(f): 9:38pm On Aug 20, 2014 |
You have to see a Gynaecologist. I once had a colleague whose excessive flow was caused by fibroid. She always ran to the ladies to change. We lost her when she went for surgery to remove the fibroid. So dear a doctor will guide you through a comprehensive test then you can take it from there. Good luck |
Re: Please Advise! Heavy Menstrual Period!!! by obyrich(m): 10:18pm On Aug 20, 2014 |
Saraha1: woman wrapper. wetin you find come this thread?Hmmm. |
Re: Please Advise! Heavy Menstrual Period!!! by Nobody: 10:33pm On Aug 20, 2014 |
Ishilove: You are correct,I was done with kids when I had the procedure but it is the only thing that could stop the suffering outside of a hysterectomy and menopause. 1 Like |
Re: Please Advise! Heavy Menstrual Period!!! by Nobody: 10:38pm On Aug 20, 2014 |
Kanwulia: HMMMMMMM Something kanwulia and I agree on lol Once I read her symptoms and read that her scans picked up nothing,that pretty much narrowed it down The whole story had endometriosis written all over it at the top of the differentials If she wants children,this is the time to have them without delay. Because the condition causes infertility over time and the treatments further decrease the chances of conception 1 Like |
Re: Please Advise! Heavy Menstrual Period!!! by LaShawn: 11:42pm On Aug 20, 2014 |
Good evening all. I must say Thank you, to each and everyone of you. I appreciate you all Because I Never expected this level of support. I'm touched. I have decided to visit a new clinic. I will give the update when I do that. I will also be shopping for comfit, Pampers and always, so I can chose which of the new styles I've Learnt works best for me. I am saving efes tampon suggestions for Later. Maybe when Im married. I'm just pscared of those pointy looking things. I'll also be checking for the mat mat to curb night leakage. About it being a growth responsible for this, I've been checked for that. Apart from the heavy flow, there is absolutely zero pain/cramp. It was when I was on birth control that I noticed I was having a few hours of back ache. And that happened on the day I was passing out clots (which was Because of the BC). Now that I'm off the pill, I have zero cramps. No pain, No back ache and pain is a major part of endometrioses mostly abi?. I have those liver-like clots too. The first time It happened was on the last day of my very first period at 14. While the flow wasn't heavy per se, there the clot was after the vaginal pain of it passing through my uterus? I also thought it could a thyroid deficiency, which led me to put a drop of iodine on my skin every night at a point. That month, my period gushed with vengeance as usual. Again, Thank you for your wishes... Nb- at a point, I contemplated getting and wearing adult Pampers o. I kid you not....and talking of kids, hopefully the times not too far off... But this Pampers style, How do you do it. is it worn like pant? or folded inside the pant. |
Re: Please Advise! Heavy Menstrual Period!!! by Nobody: 11:49pm On Aug 20, 2014 |
Before a doctor charts down birth control pill on a prescription pad, they should make sure you do not have fibroids cos the worst thing you can do to yourself and to fibroids is, feed fibroids with oestrogen-BC pill. Assuming thats the cause of the heavy bleeding 1 Like |
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