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What Causes Irregular Periods With Lower Back Pain Post Intake Of Warfarin?

Hi i have been afraid to go to my own doctor with worrying symptoms. A year ago i had an unexplained blood clot and was put on warfarin therapy for 6 months. This finished in June. Since June i have been having really irregular periods i.e every 2 weeks. I thought this might just be because of being on warfarin and would settle with time but it is actually getting worse. Lately i have noticed lower back pain as well and urgency in need to urinate. What could cause this? i am a 22 year old female.
Wed, 6 Jan 2016
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

It is not likely the warfarin if you have been off it for more than a few weeks.

The symptoms could be due to infection of the genital urinary tract eg vaginal infection or infection involving the uterus/tubes.
It may also be due to any issues with the cervix.

It would be best to see your doctor for an assessment which would include physical examination of the abdomen and a vaginal examination.
Swabs and papsmear (if no recent one) may be necessary.

If an infection is present then there is medication available that can treat it appropriately.

Cervical lesions/issues can also be treated as well.

I hope this helps
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What Causes Irregular Periods With Lower Back Pain Post Intake Of Warfarin?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic It is not likely the warfarin if you have been off it for more than a few weeks. The symptoms could be due to infection of the genital urinary tract eg vaginal infection or infection involving the uterus/tubes. It may also be due to any issues with the cervix. It would be best to see your doctor for an assessment which would include physical examination of the abdomen and a vaginal examination. Swabs and papsmear (if no recent one) may be necessary. If an infection is present then there is medication available that can treat it appropriately. Cervical lesions/issues can also be treated as well. I hope this helps