Kelli P. asked

👶  Ob Gyn

My wife had a baby 6 weeks ago and is currently on Eliquis blood thinner due to a blood clot in her lung. She just had her first period and is experiencing heavy bleeding, including bleeding through her pad and pants during a long drive. Is this heavy bleeding normal while on blood thinners?

June 5th, 2023

Suzanne L. answered

The heavy bleeding your wife is experiencing could be due to her use of blood thinners like Eliquis,...

June 5th, 2023

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