Tag: anticoagulants

Heavy Menstrual Bleeding on Blood Thinners: What You Need to Know and How to Manage It

Heavy menstrual bleeding is common in women on blood thinners, affecting up to 70%. Learn proven, safe treatments like the levonorgestrel IUD and tranexamic acid that reduce bleeding without stopping your anticoagulant therapy.

Sports and Anticoagulants: Injury Risk and Protective Strategies

Athletes on blood thinners face higher bleeding risks during sports. Learn how DOACs, timing doses, and low-impact activities can help you stay active safely while minimizing clot and bleed risks.