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Ob/gyns: what options do i have to control extremely heavy periods while on xarelto? had a pulmonary embolism while on ocps. i use extra heavy overnight maxi pads & change them every few hours but still bleed through them i'm 24 & want to have kids.
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Check your INR: Your body may be more sensitive to standard adult dose of xarelto, so get your INR checked. If you are not ready to try to conceive, progestin only bcp, depo shot or implant may be effective for now, as estroogen is the big culprit in increasing clot risk.
Answered 2/28/2017
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Xeralto and period: Agree with Dr. Ira Friedlander. INR is not affected by xeralto. Since your PE was induced partly by bcp, you may be able to stop xeralto earlier that usual cases. Ask Hematologist on that.
Answered 2/28/2017
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