A gross question but Im still worried

think I have asked this before on this board, but I just have to ask again because I’m just not satisfied with the responses I’ve gotten from 3 different doctors. 

I apologize in advance for the graphicness of my question: 

I tend to get very heavy periods, pretty much on CD 2 and CD 3.  I can go through a super tampon in 1.5 hours (sometimes 2-3 times a day) on my heaviest day.  I also get, what I consider to be, very large clots on these days.  I’m talking sometimes 1-2 inches of God-knows-what coming out.  I actually can feel it passing at times.    

This seems to occur every 2-3 cycles with less severe cycles in between.  I have explained this to 3 different OB/Gyn’s and even a bit to my RE and have been told by all that it’s normal to get that.  Is it just me, or does this seem a bit too passive to say that it’s “normal”.  I’ve expressed my concerns that this may have something to do with my struggle TTC, and have been checked for fibroids and whatnot, and been assured that this is not interfering and that I am just “unlucky”. Can any of you ladies tell me from your own personal experiences if I should stop worrying and stop insisting that this is in fact an issue? TIA

Re: A gross question but Im still worried

i stumbled upon this. sounds like my periods for me, its normal.

not every period is THAT heavy, but sometimes they are

Re: A gross question but Im still worried

Personally - id look into it more. The more i learn about infertility issues the more shocked i am at how thing i thought were normal and ok could actually indicate a problem.

Im now learning that the brown bleeding i get at the end of AF could be something when i always thought that was just normal

Re: A gross question but Im still worried

Sounds like it could be endometriosis. (sp)

I would not think this is normal.

Do you have a lot of pain. Is intercourse painful?

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Re: A gross question but Im still worried

They make super-plus tampons for a reason. I bleed through them in an hour or so on my heavy day. My understanding is that this is not a problem or an indicator of a problem.

ETA: I also have clots and can feel them passing through.

Message edited 8/25/2010 7:17:17 PM.

Re: A gross question but Im still worried

Posted by BabyFever10

Im now learning that the brown bleeding i get at the end of AF could be something when i always thought that was just normal

Message edited 8/25/2010 7:16:39 PM.

Re: A gross question but Im still worried

i have exactly the same thing and i do not have fibroids or endo.


you arent alone but yes it sucks

Re: A gross question but Im still worried

Posted by ns1011

Posted by Blu-ize

Sounds like it could be endometriosis. (sp)

I would not think this is normal.

Do you have a lot of pain. Is intercourse painful?

I have asked this over and over again and I am always told "oh no you don't have that - don't worry". I don't have much pain associated with the bleeding that is different from ordinary AF cramps. And I don't typically get any pains during intercourse except for certain times when DH and I get "creative" .

I've heard the only way to diagnose this is a Lap. Any reason why none of my Dr's, thus far, have suggested this?

I actually called LI IVF and spoke to the emergency nurse and told her that I went through 3 super tampons in 3 hours! She said to come in tomorrow to see the NP and if it keeps it up all night to call back for an er visit.

Re: A gross question but Im still worried

I experience the same thing since going off BC. For a two or three days I can barely get a Super Tampon to last an hour. I have very large clots too. It's insane.

Re: A gross question but Im still worried

I have the clotting issue. I spoke to my Dr, and he is sure ti has to do with cyst I have. Have you ad an ultrasound to make sure you don't have any cysts?

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I have had bad cycles all my life. Five GYNs and one RE all told me everything was normal. Nothing could be done. Deal with it.

I went to a homeopath and she said that it was an easy fix. I have been under her care with a remedy for 5 months and it is the first time in my life i have not had to a) had to rely on midol/ aleve for the severe cramping or b) be chained to my home for fear of not being near a bathroom.

I wish I had found her years ago. I can't believe how much better my quality of life is during my cycles now.

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Re: A gross question but Im still worried

My next question for you would be, how old are you? I find as I get older that i bleed less. I used to have very heavy bleeding and now its not as much.

Have you had an HSG or saline sonogram? Though I think its more concerning if you are not bleeding. As that would indicate a blockage. Those clumps are your lining shedding.

Though couldn't hurt to get a thrombophila panel (blood clotting disorder tests). Just to be sure there's nothing there on that end. Insurance should cover it.

Re: A gross question but Im still worried

Posted by Blu-ize

Posted by ns1011

Posted by Blu-ize

Sounds like it could be endometriosis. (sp)

I would not think this is normal.

Do you have a lot of pain. Is intercourse painful?

I have asked this over and over again and I am always told "oh no you don't have that - don't worry". I don't have much pain associated with the bleeding that is different from ordinary AF cramps. And I don't typically get any pains during intercourse except for certain times when DH and I get "creative" .

I've heard the only way to diagnose this is a Lap. Any reason why none of my Dr's, thus far, have suggested this?

I actually called LI IVF and spoke to the emergency nurse and told her that I went through 3 super tampons in 3 hours! She said to come in tomorrow to see the NP and if it keeps it up all night to call back for an er visit.

Yep, lap is the only way to diagnose. And some docs will not do a invasive procedure if you don't meet some of the criteria.