What is wrong with my body?? (TMI)

misstrish521

. This was my first IUI cycle, and today is CD 2. My flow is insanely heavy. I'm having to use super tampons and a pad, because I am going through the super tampons in 2 hours or less. When I got up this morning I had a clot come out that was the length and width of a freaking chicken egg. I'm not gonna lie, it really freaked me out. So I emailed my doctor's office, and I'm going in Wednesday to have an ultrasound and some blood work done to figure out what the fvck is going on. Has anyone else experienced anything like this? It's really annoying. 

megemoney

Wow.  That is some heavy bleeding.  I am sorry to hear that your first IUI didn't work.  I hope that you can get some answers from the doctor this week.

As for your question, yes.  I have had some pretty insane periods.  They don't happen all the time, but every so often I get a doozy.   It's almost like my body was doing some spring cleaning or something.  They are usually accompanied by really severe cramps and flu symptoms. 

Again, I hope you feel better soon and I hope you get some answers!!

huskymomma94

I'm sorry, that sounds awful I hope you get some answers soon!

misstrish521

megemoney:

Wow.  That is some heavy bleeding.  I am sorry to hear that your first IUI didn't work.  I hope that you can get some answers from the doctor this week.

As for your question, yes.  I have had some pretty insane periods.  They don't happen all the time, but every so often I get a doozy.   It's almost like my body was doing some spring cleaning or something.  They are usually accompanied by really severe cramps and flu symptoms. 

Again, I hope you feel better soon and I hope you get some answers!!

Thanks! I've had some really heavy periods before, but this one definitely takes the cake. I've never seen clots like this before. It kinda worries me that my doctor's office was concerned enough to get me in right away. They wanted me to come today, but I got back to them too late. 

ukcats27

I'm sorry your period is so horrible.  I hope you get some relief soon.  Hopefully, they can figure something out from the u/s.

megemoney

misstrish521:

megemoney:

Wow.  That is some heavy bleeding.  I am sorry to hear that your first IUI didn't work.  I hope that you can get some answers from the doctor this week.

As for your question, yes.  I have had some pretty insane periods.  They don't happen all the time, but every so often I get a doozy.   It's almost like my body was doing some spring cleaning or something.  They are usually accompanied by really severe cramps and flu symptoms. 

Again, I hope you feel better soon and I hope you get some answers!!

Thanks! I've had some really heavy periods before, but this one definitely takes the cake. I've never seen clots like this before. It kinda worries me that my doctor's office was concerned enough to get me in right away. They wanted me to come today, but I got back to them too late. 

Yes, I would be concerned if this were me as well.  Hopefully everything will be ok, and your body is just cleaning out or something.  

LilyPotter218

megemoney:

Wow.  That is some heavy bleeding.  I am sorry to hear that your first IUI didn't work.  I hope that you can get some answers from the doctor this week.

As for your question, yes.  I have had some pretty insane periods.  They don't happen all the time, but every so often I get a doozy.   It's almost like my body was doing some spring cleaning or something.  They are usually accompanied by really severe cramps and flu symptoms. 

I also used to have insane periods. Clots and all, and they lasted 8-10 days. It is one of the main reasons I went on BCP to begin with.  

crystalmeyer08

Wow that is pretty crazy about the clot...not fun to see I am sure!  I have never had anything like that, but my last period (first one off BCP) was REALLY heavy.  This cycle is heavy but hasn't been as many days of heaviness.  I have been going through supers in less than 2 hours so I switched to super plus and I can wear those at least 6 or so.  When I was on the BCP I had to purchase all light tampons from amazon because I hardly bled at all..huge change for me!

argonne

Before becoming PG with DS and after coming off the BCP, my periods were pretty normal.  After pregnancy, however, they have been so irregular.  Some are light and only 2-3 days.  Others go on for 5-7 days and are heavy with big clots.  I had the same concerns and my midwife assured me that the hormones are still rebalancing, etc. She also said it's completely normal to have heavy periods after any kind of procedures down yonder (I don't know if an IUI would fall under this category, though).

Did you take any hormones, etc. to trigger for your IUI?  (if it's in your siggy, sorry I didn't take a close look).  If so, your body could be acting a bit wonky from the hormones.  If not, maybe it's just a side effect of the IUI. 

I think it's a good thing you are seeing your doctor.

misstrish521

argonne:

Before becoming PG with DS and after coming off the BCP, my periods were pretty normal.  After pregnancy, however, they have been so irregular.  Some are light and only 2-3 days.  Others go on for 5-7 days and are heavy with big clots.  I had the same concerns and my midwife assured me that the hormones are still rebalancing, etc. She also said it's completely normal to have heavy periods after any kind of procedures down yonder (I don't know if an IUI would fall under this category, though).

Did you take any hormones, etc. to trigger for your IUI?  (if it's in your siggy, sorry I didn't take a close look).  If so, your body could be acting a bit wonky from the hormones.  If not, maybe it's just a side effect of the IUI. 

I think it's a good thing you are seeing your doctor.

Yeah, I used Follistim, and an hCG trigger. I'm glad you said that, for some reason I didn't even think of that. Hopefully that's all it is. 

MySweetBaboo

As I am replying, I see argonne took the words right out of my thoughts!

SandNSurf

I hope you get it figured out. Sounds terrible. You might post the question on the TTTC board, too. 

misstrish521

MissMusic:

I was going to mention this too, I'm glad someone beat me to it.  Oh gosh Trish, that sounds miserable and a little scary.  I'm also glad you're going to the doc but I also think the "side effect" explanation is a good one--your doc will tell you for sure though.  I'm also terribly sorry the IUI was unsuccessful...will you be trying it again?  I was really pulling for you.

 

We're going to try IUI again, but we're taking a break. We plan on doing IUI #2 in September. 

misstrish521

MissMusic:

misstrish521:

MissMusic:

I was going to mention this too, I'm glad someone beat me to it.  Oh gosh Trish, that sounds miserable and a little scary.  I'm also glad you're going to the doc but I also think the "side effect" explanation is a good one--your doc will tell you for sure though.  I'm also terribly sorry the IUI was unsuccessful...will you be trying it again?  I was really pulling for you.

 

We're going to try IUI again, but we're taking a break. We plan on doing IUI #2 in September. 

I definitely will. Thanks!  

Ahhh good, keep us posted.  I'll still be rooting for you.

bellablue2

Yuck! That just sounds so uncomfortable and horrible. I am sorry your going through all this!! I hope your ultrasound gets you some answers!