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I have had a heavy period with clots for three weeks. What to do?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have endometriosis. I have my period for three weeks. It is beyond heavy bleeding. It soaks my pad and ultra tampon within an hour. I am having golf-sized clots and massive gushes of blood. I have some cramping also. I am unable to consult a doctor due to COVID-19. I do not know what to do.

Kindly guide.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyarekha Yattinamani

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Having heavy bleeding for three weeks is really painful and tiring. I want you to know one thing: endometriosis can only be suppressed by taking contraceptive pills continuously. For now, you can take tablet Deviry (Medroxyprogesterone) 10 mg thrice daily for a week, followed by twice daily for the next week. Then, follow it for another week by taking it once daily and then stop taking it. Check your hemoglobin levels using a hemogram and do an ultrasound. For now, you can take Iron, Folic acid, and vitamin B12 tablets to treat anemia.

I hope this helps.

Please feel free to reach out in case of further queries.

Thank you.

Answered byDr. Bhagyarekha Yattinamani

Medically reviewed byDr. Sneha Kannan

Published At May 6, 2020
Reviewed AtFebruary 26, 2026

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