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On warafin due to blood clots with fibroids when should i be concerned with the heavy bleeding ?

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Fibroids: If you are on warfarin, you may have heavier bleeding with your menstrual cycles. You may also have spotting and light bleeding between your menstrual cycles as well. Because of the risks for bleeding you should take additional iron supplements to reduce your risk for anemia.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

On warafin due to blood clots with fibroids when should i be concerned with the heavy bleeding ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Collin Smikle answered

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