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goobacious
Jan 16, 2013, 12:00 PM
I am 33 years old and super morbidly obese. (approximately 480 pounds) I was on birth control pills for years to regulate my cycle which my gynecologist indicated was being affected by PCOS. In August of 2011, I suffered a pulmonary embolism in both lungs, at which point they made me stop taking birth control pills. Without the pills, my life is miserable. I rarly ever stop bleeding. The last time my bleeding stopped completely was last March. Normally it is manageable, requiring 3-4 tampons a day. However, on occasion.. maybe two to three times a year.. the bleeding gets insanely crazy. This is happening now. For two days, I have been bleeding so heavily that I feel like I should just set up camp in the shower. I am afraid to move as it makes it worse. I know most women can exercise and live normally during their period without it affecting the flow so I don't think this is normal. I am using super plus tampons.. this morning around 30 minutes after changing I stood up to go to the restroom and blood just splashed all over the floor.. my living room looked like a crime scene. I am also passing very large clots. I don't understand how it is possible to soak through a super plus tampon so quickly like it's not even there. I am concerned because I don't know how to make this stop. I have no health insurance so I can no longer see my gynecologist. I am so discouraged. I feel like I can't deal with this much longer. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to address this issue? Thanks in advance!

Wondergirl
Jan 16, 2013, 12:04 PM
Get to an ER! You don't need health insurance to get care there and to see a doctor.