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Suggest Treatment For Severe Menstrual Cramps

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Posted on Tue, 21 Mar 2017
Question: Hi
I am 8 months post partum
And my period has returned today for the first time
I'm in exhucating pain
Like contractions can't sleep can't stand still
Crying in pain
Soaking through 3 pads in an hour
Help :(
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Answered by Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (12 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Menorrhagia

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

The first period after having a baby can be very heavy, but what you are describing is excessive (soaking 3 pads in an hour).

I highly recommend you go in to be seen immediately. In the clinic/ER, they can give you medicine to slow down the bleeding. Without some help right now, you can get anemic. So please do go in now.

I welcome you to let me know how you are doing after you are seen.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Menstrual Cramps

Brief Answer: Menorrhagia Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX The first period after having a baby can be very heavy, but what you are describing is excessive (soaking 3 pads in an hour). I highly recommend you go in to be seen immediately. In the clinic/ER, they can give you medicine to slow down the bleeding. Without some help right now, you can get anemic. So please do go in now. I welcome you to let me know how you are doing after you are seen.