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writes:this probably sounds like a really stupid idea i was just curious really. i get really painful heavy clotted periods which i hate! i was trying to find a natural remedy and it got me thinking... if i ate more anti-coagulatory (blood thining)foods or suppliments would my periods be less clotted, as i believe the cause of this excruiciating pain is the clots and heavy flow. or is it a slight thining of the blood the reason for really heavy peiods like it is for a haemorrhage, mmm.... any advice would be really helpfull. please no one try this if your unsure its dangerous to have thin blood or blood that clots too quickly i was just interested in broching it with my doctor xx
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reader, DrPsych +, writes (7 May 2009):
 There are various complementary/ alternative remedies and nutritional supplements that claim to work wonders on period pain and flow problems. The trouble is that most lack clinical evidence, even though they might work for some people. If you are having significant problems with pain and clotting at your age then I recommend a visit to the doctors - there could be several medical conditions (nothing too serious!) that may explain your symptoms. There is no point in suffering in silence - see a lady doctor if you are embarrassed about talking about periods. You should ask your doctor for a blood test to identify if you have any hormonal imbalances and you should be checked for endometriosis.
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reader, anonymous, writes (6 May 2009): Birth control pills often help easing the problems of menstruation. Talk to your doctor and ask about the birth control pill too, it might be an easy solution (I know not all doctors seem to understand we want easy solutions to our problems? Weird huh?) Dont stop before you find something that helps! Best of wishes, no one should have to go through these painful menstruation's.
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reader, anonymous, writes (6 May 2009): i dont think that is safe. as you said, its dangerous to have blood too thin. The clots are more than likely to be the lining of the wall (breaking off...which is a period), so i dont think ur option would help.
however, we cant really answer medical problems, as we're not really trained for it. But im sure your doctor would happily talk things over with you =]
hope things sort themselves out =]
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reader, kellyxxx +, writes (6 May 2009):
 You need to go to see a doctor an explain that the pain is really bad and the blood comes out in clots, he should be able to suggest things.x
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