Aspirin inhibits platelet aggregation. (makes them less sticky, less likely to clot) Per my rheum MD, he says that the blood that lines the uterus is simply shedding, it accumulated in the event that a follicle is implanted, it is not active bleeding therefore should not lengthen your periods nor make them heavier. That being said, I just started Asa 81mg per day and my period this month is HEAVY and much brighter than usual. I will be seeing a hemeatologist soon and will let ya know his take on things.