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I’ve been bleeding on and off for six weeks. Tonight I had blood clots.

September 9
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Six weeks of bleeding with clots is something that needs medical attention right away — please reach out to your healthcare provider or go to urgent care as soon as possible. This isn't something to wait out at home.

Prolonged bleeding with clots can put you at risk for anemia (low red blood cells), which can leave you Show Full Answer

Six weeks of bleeding with clots is something that needs medical attention right away — please reach out to your healthcare provider or go to urgent care as soon as possible. This isn't something to wait out at home.

Prolonged bleeding with clots can put you at risk for anemia (low red blood cells), which can leave you feeling exhausted and run down. Your doctor needs to know what's happening so they can help. When you see your doctor, there are several treatment options they may consider:

- Hormonal birth control — Pills or a hormonal IUD can help regulate and balance hormones to reduce or stop abnormal bleeding
- Tranexamic acid — A medication that helps slow heavy bleeding, though it does carry some risk of blood clots, especially if combined with birth control pills
- NSAIDs — Like ibuprofen, which can help reduce bleeding and relieve pain
- Iron supplements — If anemia has developed from the prolonged blood loss
- Surgery — In more serious cases, though this is typically a last resort

Please don't delay getting seen — six weeks of bleeding with clots is your body asking loudly for help. 💛

September 9

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