Is it safe for my 25-year-old wife, who has an artificial heart valve and takes the blood thinner Acitrom daily, to have irregular periods with gaps of two to three months, and what should we do? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Is it safe for my 25-year-old wife, who has an artificial heart valve and takes the blood thinner Acitrom daily, to have irregular periods with gaps of two to three months, and what should we do?

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Is it safe for my 25-year-old wife, who has an artificial heart valve and takes the blood thinner Acitrom daily, to have irregular periods with gaps of two to three months, and what should we do?

Asked by Female, 25 · 13 days ago

G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

13 days ago

While irregular periods can happen for many reasons, it is very important to address this carefully because your wife has an artificial heart valve and takes Acitrom (acenocoumarol). First, please take a home pregnancy test, as pregnancy while on blood thinners requires immediate, specialized medical supervision. Next, please schedule a joint consultation with her cardiologist and gynecologist. They will safely evaluate her hormone levels, check her uterine health, and ensure her blood thinner levels are perfectly monitored. Please rest assured that with the right professional guidance, this can be managed safely and effectively.

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