I have extremely heavy menstrual cycles with large clots.

I have never had a blood clotting problem, but I'm getting older (34) and more obese every year. My question is this: does the menstrual clotting have any relationship to other blood clotting? Also, in the past year, I have notice my legs (both at same time) have a throbbing pain, usually behind the knees and lower. I'm wondering is this some precurser to blood clots or do you think it might be arthritis? Any thoughts or advice will greatly help. I'm hoping to have surgery soon and want to make sure that I've checked all the "little things" wrong with me that we all live with and never mention. Thanks All!!!!

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