OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) Questions

Very heavy bleeding

I had my mirena removed last Friday the 19th. Yesterday I started gushing blood with huge clots. It was running in streams down my legs as i rushed to the bathroom! I took 3 rounds of 1000 mg. Ibuprophen which slowed it overnight but this evening I started gushing again! It's alot, what should I do?

Female | 47 years old
Complaint duration: Days
Medications: Pexeva, levothyroxine
Conditions: Mennhoragia

2 Answers

Please call your OBGYN as soon as possible because you may need to have your IUD replaced- it is FDA approved for heavy menstrual bleeding. There are other options to look at as well!

If you can’t get in with your GYN, an urgent care with be a good option if you’re still bleeding heavily!

I would suggest that you try to be seen today. Ideally, at your physicians office, alternatively in an emergency room. Meanwhile, I be careful to stay hydrated. I suspect you may need hormonal and/or antibiotic treatment to help stabilize the situation. Warm regards, Dr. Carpenter [signature_1589971089]