coumadin and menstral bleeding

[LeoLillac]

hi everyone , i was wondering if anyone expeirened
heavier menstral bleeding whil eon this drug .
I noticted thyis only after a year of being on coumadin .
I am not in perri - menopuase and have no other female
problems so it must be this crazy coumadin .
Any input from anyone would be greatly apprecaited .
PS I Agree when one travels the INR goes off either
from to many drinks or routine change .
THanks i am glad i found this forum Dara
TRicuspid valve replacement feb9 th 2002
Dr VAlentin Fuster ( My Angel )

 

[Gisele]

my gyn history.......

my gyn history.......

didn't include heavy bleeding (except for miscarriage while on coumadin). I was put on coumadin when I was 26 years old. Although I didn't have problems with heavy bleeding I did have problems with ovulation. It seems I was producing ovarian cysts each month during ovulation. My pain worsened over the years and what started out as just a few hours of bent in two pain slowly increased to 12 plus hours of bent over pain. Needless to say, I had a hysterectomy about 8 years ago. Actually, meses is just a shedding of the lining. Not so sure if clotting as we coumadin patients know it, is actually involved here. Have you called your gyn physician?
Gisele

 

[Lisa in Katy]

I experienced much heavier and longer periods until I had a hysterectomy almost 2 years after my surgery. Now all is well! Doctors don't know exactly why, but apparently there is a connection. Hematologist I consulted said surgery was the only good answer.

 

[LeoLillac]

menstral bleeding

menstral bleeding

hi everyone ,thanks for reply sorry to hear uhad to havea hysterectomy wow instant menopause not a good thing .
I Only seem to bleed heavier first 2 days but it did start
when i was placed on this crazy coumadin .
HAve a great summer Dara
TRicuspid valve replacement feb92001 Stjudes
Dr Valentin Fuster ( my angel)
DR Randall GRiepp ( Surgeon)

 

[LUVMyBirman]

Hi Leo,

Unfortunately, have been battling the same issues.
As Lisa mentioned, her hysterectomy was a 'good thing'.

We are leaning towards the same solution. Agree, would rather have it taken care of and deal with menopause, then go through what I do constantly. Fibroids are a key player in my situation also.
PS. Gisele, did you have your hysterectomy pre or post VR? Thnx.

 

[Rain]

hysterectomy

hysterectomy

Hey ladies...

I had a hysterectomy in 1995 due to cervical cancer. Five years prior to heart surgery.

Last year my gynecologist ordered a blood test to see if I had done the ?menopause thing? yet... I didn?t quiz her a lot about it. Anyway, the blood test confirmed that I had NOT. Figures!

The surgeon told me that he left one ovary .... maybe that?s why? I donno. I did have hot flashes for a while after the surgery. But it was worth it!

I highly recommend it. The benefits are too numerous to mention.

Rain

 

[McCln]

That is what I will be facing in the future. I also experiene heavy bleeding, but that is because of not being able to clot. I call what comes out the Clumbs. It is hard to deal with, just had surgery nine months ago today. I will be seeing someone in the next few months and hope to have a non-surgical hystericamy at 37. Never realy hoped for children anyway.

Caroline
09-13-01
Aortic valve replacement
St. Jude's valve

 

[Lisa in Katy]

I didn't have instant menopause because I still have ovaries. Unless cancer or cysts are an issue, they usually try to leave them.

Now, what is a non-surgical hysterectomy? I had LAVH, which stands for Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy, so they didn't remove through abdomen. However, it was still surgery and left a few more scars on my belly where the cameras went in. Is that what you are talking about?

 

[Gail in Ca]

Leo,
My bleeding increased greatly with the 1st period after my surgery and on coumadin. Ugh.
After over a year I found a great gyn woman, she put me on Prometrium 200mg days 1 thru 12 of each month. My periods are never as heavy anymore, I would say now are normal, and last about 3 less days than before. This was the solution for me, as I didn't want more surgery and a hysterectemy or ablation just sounded too drastic for me.
My cardiologist was okay with this drug.
Hope this helps,
Gail

 

[Gisele]

Gina, sorry I took so long to respond...

Gina, sorry I took so long to respond...

My surgery was post valve replacement. I never had a problem with my period at all. It normally lasted 3 days with only one day of heavy bleeding. (not all that heavy at that). I made up for it in the ovulation department though. Pain was so severe when ovulating due to cysts forming each month that I was in bed. Hysterectomy was the solution for me. I think I had my hysterectomy 8 or 10 years after my valve was replaced.
Gisele