Periods - Page 2

PrayerfulHope · Mar 3rd, 2010, 19:42 PM

I have heavy clotty periods as well, and was told by my obgyn not to use tampons during the days that I get clots.

You can also try taking asprin for the days leading up to the periods to help thin out your blood.
Use a softcup, moon cup, or pads for periods rather than a tampon.
I like the soft cups because you can throw them out, and you can use them during TTC to keep sperm by your cervix for 12 hours after bd as well. A moon cup will work for periods but it won't work for keeping sperm by your cervix, since it uses suction and sits lower in your vagina.

anyway good luck

Starry Night · Mar 3rd, 2010, 21:19 PM

Don't use tampons during the clots?? No fair. My last period I clotted for 6 days. I have to use tampons AND pads otherwise I bleed through within minutes. But then, I have iron issues and have to go for retesting.

My doctor never said anything to me about it so for now I'm going to stick with my tampons. I used to never wear them just because I couldn't figure them out and I ruined all my clothes and blankets every month. I'm gonna stick with them for now.

aragornlover8 · Mar 3rd, 2010, 21:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Starry Night

Don't use tampons during the clots?? No fair. My last period I clotted for 6 days. I have to use tampons AND pads otherwise I bleed through within minutes. But then, I have iron issues and have to go for retesting.

My doctor never said anything to me about it so for now I'm going to stick with my tampons. I used to never wear them just because I couldn't figure them out and I ruined all my clothes and blankets every month. I'm gonna stick with them for now.

This is kind of unrelated, but I'm glad you posted this. It took me FOREVER to figure out how tampons worked, and I always felt alone. Like I was a defective girl or something.

Adelicia · Mar 4th, 2010, 02:51 AM

I used to have loads of clots when I used tampons. Since switching to a mix of Mooncup and cloth pads I don't get any.

destinyfaith · Mar 4th, 2010, 05:03 AM

ive never ever heard of cups! lol you learn something everyday

.. i had a clot 1 single little clot yesterday afternoon no blood nothing just a clot when i wiped .. now nothing no blood nothing period due tomorrow! 1 clot that is it .. ek what that all about?!x

destinyfaith · Mar 4th, 2010, 05:06 AM

i really have mix reviews and i really still quite confused i think i should wear pads wen i'm at home and tampons when i go out? (which isn't to often) lol xx

destinyfaith · Mar 4th, 2010, 10:48 AM

just reqad about moon cups .. i was quite intrested but says only recommended for ladies who have given birth either viginally or had an caesarian and must be over 30 which i am not any lol so cross that off my list lol oh well .. x

Adelicia · Mar 4th, 2010, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by destinyfaith

just reqad about moon cups .. i was quite intrested but says only recommended for ladies who have given birth either viginally or had an caesarian and must be over 30 which i am not any lol so cross that off my list lol oh well .. x

I've been using them since I was in my mid twenties and I've never been pregnant. I stopped for a while when I had a coil as I was a bit worried about suctioning the darned thing out.

The main thing is getting of the squick factor. I remember first hearing about them and thinking 'WTF you want my to stick something rubber in my vagina, leave it there to catch some blood, empty it out and then stick it back in again! Are you ruttin' crazy?' but I'd slowly got more frustrated with tampons causing me cramps etc that I eventually gave them a try. Once I had got the habit of folding them right, it wasn't even uncomfortable to pop in, and I've found that since toning up my pelvic floor, they are really easy to pop out as well as I can kind of 'push down' on it to get it as low as possible, then slide my finger out the side to break the suction.

It's also worth looking at cloth pads as they don't give off the same smell as plastic ones which heat up your nether regions and cause rapid bacterial growth.

destinyfaith · Mar 4th, 2010, 11:22 AM

oooooooooo thanks so much you shone a diff light im 26 and never heard of these b4! lol! thanks alot again

xxx

Mar 3rd, 2010, 19:42 PM	#11
PrayerfulHope Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ft Knox, KY Posts: 5,279	I have heavy clotty periods as well, and was told by my obgyn not to use tampons during the days that I get clots. You can also try taking asprin for the days leading up to the periods to help thin out your blood. Use a softcup, moon cup, or pads for periods rather than a tampon. I like the soft cups because you can throw them out, and you can use them during TTC to keep sperm by your cervix for 12 hours after bd as well. A moon cup will work for periods but it won't work for keeping sperm by your cervix, since it uses suction and sits lower in your vagina. anyway good luck

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Mar 3rd, 2010, 21:19 PM	#12
Starry Night Waiting To Try (WTT) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 2,283	Don't use tampons during the clots?? No fair. My last period I clotted for 6 days. I have to use tampons AND pads otherwise I bleed through within minutes. But then, I have iron issues and have to go for retesting. My doctor never said anything to me about it so for now I'm going to stick with my tampons. I used to never wear them just because I couldn't figure them out and I ruined all my clothes and blankets every month. I'm gonna stick with them for now.

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Mar 4th, 2010, 02:51 AM	#14
Adelicia Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Buckinghamshire Posts: 187	I used to have loads of clots when I used tampons. Since switching to a mix of Mooncup and cloth pads I don't get any.

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Mar 4th, 2010, 05:03 AM	#15
destinyfaith Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: northwest ,cumbria Posts: 6,050	ive never ever heard of cups! lol you learn something everyday .. i had a clot 1 single little clot yesterday afternoon no blood nothing just a clot when i wiped .. now nothing no blood nothing period due tomorrow! 1 clot that is it .. ek what that all about?!x

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Mar 4th, 2010, 05:06 AM	#16
destinyfaith Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: northwest ,cumbria Posts: 6,050	i really have mix reviews and i really still quite confused i think i should wear pads wen i'm at home and tampons when i go out? (which isn't to often) lol xx

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Mar 4th, 2010, 10:48 AM	#17
destinyfaith Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: northwest ,cumbria Posts: 6,050	just reqad about moon cups .. i was quite intrested but says only recommended for ladies who have given birth either viginally or had an caesarian and must be over 30 which i am not any lol so cross that off my list lol oh well .. x

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Mar 4th, 2010, 11:22 AM	#19
destinyfaith Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: northwest ,cumbria Posts: 6,050	oooooooooo thanks so much you shone a diff light im 26 and never heard of these b4! lol! thanks alot again xxx

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