Period Problem

[nailit]

Got my sons girlfriend staying with me at the mo.
My sons just told me that his GF has had a really heavy period for the last 9 days. She's feeling really lethargic/tired.
1) Are there any effective suppliments that she could take to help?
2) Is this anything to see the GP about? (this isn't usual for her)

Shes 26 and has had numerous health problems including treatment for leukemia when she was 14 and more recently a blood clot on the lung.
TIA for any help/advice

[ummmm]

It won't hurt.

Is she on the pill? Contraceptives can stop periods so that'll probably what the doctor will advise.

[nailit]

Thanks ummmm, shes got a contraceptive implant.

[woofgang]

she's got an implant and is having periods? Is that right?

[ummmm]

Oh...

Def doctors then. When I had the implant I never had a period and nor has any of my friends. She might need a few blood tests to see if she's deficient in anything.

[Sqad]

If she has a history of leukaemia and is bleeding heavily and feels tired and lethargic she should see he GP.

[nailit]

My mistake. Just been told that she had the implant taken out (but still had irregular periods with it) after being treated for a blood clot on the lung a few months ago. Shes since had a coil fitted and is on blood thinners.

[ubasses]

Yes to going to GP, she could have a fibroid/s.

[nailit]

Thanks for further replies.
She cant get to see her own GP at the mo as she doesn't live around this area but have persuaded her to ring 111. so will see what they say.
Thanks again for replies guys.

[LadyCG]

She does need to see her GP, given her medical history. Her anticoagulation will definitely make her periods worse.

In the meantime I would think it would be entirely reasonable to take some iron supplements.

I suffer fatigue every cycle now which is an ongoing complication of pregnancy related anaemia. Iron helps combat the fatigue but can cause lose, black stools.

[LadyCG]

Loose, dammit.

[nailit]

Thanks CG,
She's just got of the phone from 111 and they've basically told her what others here have said...see a GP. As she isnt in her home town they told her to register as a tempory patient.
Thanks again all, much appreciated.

[Peter Pedant]

agree sqad
easily enough going on to bother a doctor

(being lymphoma in remission, I probably would have gone before)

[Peter Pedant]

Your GP will see her as a temp
they get paid
( clearly you have to ring and be nice etc)

[Samuraisan]

I used to have a coil, yonks ago when I was young and fertile, I remember it used to make by periods heavier.

[nailit]

Quick update since posting this morning.
Just got back home and sons GF has been given a letter and told to get herself up to A&E.
On the letter it says //as bleeding not stopping on blood thinners needs FBC check and r/w AE admission//

Whats FBC check and r/w admission mean?
Thanks again for any help.

[Mamyalynne]

Full Blood Count.

They'll get her sorted.

[nailit]

Thank you Mamy, any idea what r/w means as well?
Shes going back home shortly and will be attending A&E in her home town.

[Mamyalynne]

I would only be guessing Nailit - Referred with? Meaning the letter?

Someone will know.

Best she follows advice though and hope all is well.

[nailit]

OK Mamy, thank you.

[Mamyalynne]

Let us know.