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RebelCats Experienced User
April 28th, 2008
I just got off my "cycle" and it was just odd all the way around. First it was early, then spotted for 1 day, stopped for 3, then it hit me hard, cycle normally last 7 days with cramping only at the beginning. But on day 6 cramping was so hard I could barely stand and walk, was bleeding heavily, was clotting real bad and passed one almost golf ball sized (very unusual for me). Then by day 8 or 9 it all stopped. 3 days after it stopped (today) I had some light to moderate spotting. And I can't help but wonder if it was a miscarriage or something because it was so unusual.

Anyone have any ideas what could be going on. I had my tubes ties 5 years ago this Oct. what the heck is going on.
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mominashoe
replied April 28th, 2008
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A golf ball size clot, wow. That does sound like something to be worried about, but if you had your tubes tied, I dunno. It could be just a really different cycle due to stress and different hormone levels. How old are you?
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RebelCats
replied April 28th, 2008
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I'll be 28 on July. I had issues with my cycle in July of last year but it was different. I had a normal flow cycle that lasted 1-1 1/2mths. Not large clots (actually none). Got it taken care of and been no problems since then. This current cycle I have never ever been in.
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mominashoe
replied April 28th, 2008
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Are you using BC or changed your BC? The reason I asked your age is because some changes can happen in the teen years and the menopausal years, but you aren't in either, so I'm guessing maybe a miscarriage....you should go to the doctor and get yourself checked out, especially since you have had problems before.

Also if you just had a miscarriage, they might be able to determine if you were pregnant and had a miscarriage because your hormone levels will still be up.
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antigone
replied April 28th, 2008
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RebelCats,

Have you been to your gyn? You need to go. You should tell your doctor about the bleeding and the clot. Insist on a blood test for pregnancy and ultrasound. This could be a ectopic pregnancy. They are difficult to diagnose and are infrequent thus they are commonly misdiagnosed by doctors.
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RebelCats
replied April 28th, 2008
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No I am not taking any BC I had my tubes tied almost 5 years ago.

I don't currently have a gyn. We don't really have insurance and there are no clinics around here, doctors refuse to work with patients on payments and such.

I am not in anymore pain that stopped after cycle day 7. And now the slight bleeding I had early has stopped.
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rockstar
replied May 7th, 2008
after takin the moring after pill ive had my period 3 times in the same month what does that mean??
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Maddie34
replied May 7th, 2008
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Plan B can mess up your cycle. Is it heavy periods?
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RebelCats
replied May 7th, 2008
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Well as of tonight I am bleeding again and cramping. I went to take a shower and bam its there. The cramping did not hit until I got out of the shower. I have no idea what the heck is happening. I am gonna go in the morning and get a test and rule it this is some pregnancy thing or not. After that I have no idea what to do. Because chances a re this bleeding will only last a day or 2.
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Mabel
replied May 7th, 2008
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You should go see your doctor to rule out fibroid tumors. They are benign tumors that can cause clotting and excessive bleeding (flooding). Trust me when I tell you I know this. Wink
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RebelCats
replied May 8th, 2008
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Right now I am not bleeding heavy. Its a little more than light spotting with cramps but not a full blown period.
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