Question 1

what causes blood clots the size of golf balls during menstruation?

Accepted Answer

Those are very: Large blood clots. Please consult with your gynecologist.

Question 2

what causes very very heavy menstration and irregular periods. i never start when im supose to i have passed blood clots the size of golf balls?

Accepted Answer

Not ovulating: In a woman with a normal uterus (no fibroids), irregular bleeding is usually due to not ovulating regularly. This can be corrected with birth control pills, weight loss or correcting any underlying problem (low thyroid function).

Question 3

im having blood clots the size of golf balls?

Accepted Answer

Urgent check: if you are bleeding so heavily you need to see  a doctor urgntly so an emergency DandC is done and you need to be put on theraputic iron

Question 4

is it normal to be passing blood clots the size of golf balls during menstration and i have been know to soak through supper tampons and pads ?

Accepted Answer

Large clots menstrua: This is not normal.  You should contact your doctor for an appointment for a complete examination to determine the cause of this problem.

Question 5

i have passed 7 to 8 golf size blood clots. i took pictures of sizes just in case. i am on zyvox (linezolid) for mrsa in lungs. could this be cause or should i ?

Accepted Answer

To Er now: Zyvox (linezolid) can cause bone marrow suppression. This wipes out your platelets which stop you from bleeding. Please go to the er asap. You may many need platelet transfusions.

Question 6

5 weeks pregnant bleeding and cramping and blood clots the size of golf balls?

Accepted Answer

Call your ob: did you have a pregnancy test to confirm you are pregnant? did you start seeing an obstetrician? if so, call your ob. this is a serious symptom and sign

Question 7

real bad head ache and 5 weeks pregnant lower back pain and cramping and blood clots the size of golf balls?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding pregnant: You maybe miscarrying call you doctor or go to ER today as soon as possible as you can get very weak from blood loss and may be losing a lot and may need IV fluids. Go to ER now .

Question 8

there has been vaginal discharge of blood clots and recently a semi hard brownish ball size of golf ball. has sickle cell anemia. what could be causes?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal bleeding: There are multiple options for heavy periods. Hormonal treatments such as birth control pills, Progesterone treatments and the Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud are effective reversible treatments that will help many people. There is also a drug called Lysteda that contains no hormones which will help others.
Vaginal discharge should be tested for infections.

Question 9

i'm passing golf ball size blood clots. my cycle just now coing on after 2 months?

Accepted Answer

: Any new or unexplained vaginal bleeding needs in-person medical care. There is no way for a distant forum expert to know the cause. See your doctor. Good luck.

Question 10

when a woman has golf ball size blood clots while on her period is that bad?

Accepted Answer

It can be.: Heavy periods with passage of clots is not normal.  A common cause might be uterine fibroids.  This should be evaluated with an exam and an ultrasound.  Also, ask about labs to check for anemia.

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What causes blood clots the size of golf balls

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What causes blood clots the size of golf balls during menstruation?

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What causes very very heavy menstration and irregular periods. i never start when im supose to i have passed blood clots the size of golf balls?

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Im having blood clots the size of golf balls?

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Is it normal to be passing blood clots the size of golf balls during menstration and i have been know to soak through supper tampons and pads ?

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I have passed 7 to 8 golf size blood clots. i took pictures of sizes just in case. i am on zyvox (linezolid) for mrsa in lungs. could this be cause or should i ?

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5 weeks pregnant bleeding and cramping and blood clots the size of golf balls?

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Real bad head ache and 5 weeks pregnant lower back pain and cramping and blood clots the size of golf balls?

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There has been vaginal discharge of blood clots and recently a semi hard brownish ball size of golf ball. has sickle cell anemia. what could be causes?

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I'm passing golf ball size blood clots. my cycle just now coing on after 2 months?

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When a woman has golf ball size blood clots while on her period is that bad?

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