Heavy periods related to abortions?
I have always had problems with periods. As I get older (27) I have more extremely heavy periods. I clot a lot, and experience gushing to the point where I can’t work or have to be sent home because of a mess. What should I do? Go to doc? I was wondering if abortions are related to it.. I have had three. There are different things that could be causing your heavy periods and you need an examination by a qualified professional to diagnose why your periods are so heavy. You did not say anything about a current birth control method — hormonal methods can change periods. Also, many women see changes in their periods as they get older. Your periods are something I would want to investigate. Bleeding so much that you cannot work needs attention. In answer to your second concern, a history of three abortions would not be related to these periods. Please contact your health care provider or local family planning center as soon as possible! Back to Topics Page Tampons I have a problem. I reall