female only Major bad TOM

[myrori 55]

Ok this is the first time since surgery that I am having a period that I would call "real". However it is beyond heavy! It started out of the blue yesterday with NO PMS warnings what so ever! It started out heavy and has gotten worse. Like someone turned on a faucet! Here comes the TMI part, I am soaking through a tampon into a pad about every hour, had a gusher at work that required a clothing change.

When is too much too much and should I go to urgent care for this? I have no cramps, just the faucet flow. I am thinking my hormones are whacked.

Any suggestions on slowing it down?

PS,,, I am 47.

[sleeve 4 me 910]

Ok this is the first time since surgery that I am having a period that I would call "real". However it is beyond heavy! It started out of the blue yesterday with NO PMS warnings what so ever! It started out heavy and has gotten worse. Like someone turned on a faucet! Here comes the TMI part, I am soaking through a tampon into a pad about every hour, had a gusher at work that required a clothing change.

When is too much too much and should I go to urgent care for this? I have no cramps, just the faucet flow. I am thinking my hormones are whacked.

Any suggestions on slowing it down?

PS,,, I am 47.

OK I've heard this happens as we get older (I'm 43), yes whacked hormones lol. My boss is going through the same issues. She is actually taking hormones for it She has super heavy periods that last for weeks. I would call my doctor ASAP. I hope you feel better soon!

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,281]

Yep I agree with S4M, that is beyond just a heavy flow - that is crazy heavy. Def give your Dr a call on this one. I hope you feel better soon!

[Becca 108]

I have had this issue for years. My doctor keeps me on the pill to regulate my hormones. It's the only thing that has worked. I had been off the pill for awhile before surgery (the pill causes blood clots during surgery so I had to go off one month before) and I had major bleeding days after surgery and many other times after. I am now on the Seasonique that keeps your periods to only four times a year. In my opinion, it is much better to take the pill than to have this issue. It's so horrible. I would see your doctor and see if you can get some kind of hormone therapy.