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Ok i have pcos and im bleeding extremely heavy like soaking threw a pad in 20 minutes heavy im gonna go buy iron pills should i be worried can this actually kill me? what should i do?

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See a gynecologist: Excessive bleeding as you have described can certainly make you sick. You should consult a gynecologist. Unless you are planning to get pregnant, your doctor may put on the kind of pills with which you have very few periods and it would obviate the bleeding. You may visit this site for info: http://www.arhp.org/publications-and-resources/clinical-fact-sheets/menstrual-suppression Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. Practice safe sex, if you have sex. Get HPV vaccine

Answered 1/1/2018

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

See your GYN: The situation you described is not going to kill you, however, you need consistent, ongoing care. Certain baseline laboratory work up, pelvic ultrasound, and perhaps even evaluation of your uterine lining if your GYN thinks this is necessary. Meanwhile, certain hormonal products may alleviate the situation, and yes until then iron pills are a good idea. Pregnancy must of course be ruled out.

Answered 1/2/2018

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