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- $Title{Concern About Aspirin for Menstrual Cramps}
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- thin reduce clots platelets clotting Menstrual Cramps menstruation}
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- The Menstrual Cycle*0009101.scf}
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- Concern About Aspirin for Menstrual Cramps
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- QUESTION: I am a woman in my late 30's and during the past several months, if
- I take aspirin for cramps before my period, on the second day of my period I
- flow very heavily and discharge large blood clots for approximately 2 hours.
- If I do not take aspirin, everything is normal. Do you see any need for
- concern about this condition?
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- ANSWER: It is an accepted principle in medicine, that when an undesirable
- situation can be linked to the presence of a specific medication, and when the
- problem disappears if the medication is discontinued, than the medication is
- the logical reason for the problem. There is no doubt in my mind that your
- excessive flow is directly the result of the presence of aspirin in your
- system. We use aspirin these days to "thin" the blood, and reduce the
- possibility of clots and the recurrence of strokes and heart attacks. The
- aspirin affects the function of the platelets in the blood, which in turn play
- a part in the clotting mechanism. It is clear that your increased flow may be
- a result of this action, and the formation of large clots may result from the
- increased quantity of blood you are losing. I think the course of action is
- clear. Stop taking aspirin before your monthly cycles, and use another
- analgesic for this purpose, if you find you need one. With the history you
- present, a check of your hemoglobin also seems in order, and your physician
- can advice you of safe medications for you to take. There are a number of
- other preparations to help with menstrual cramping.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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