Hi there, not a nice situation to be in. But I don't understand why you haven't taken the tranexamic acid. You went to the doc for help and advice, and haven't followed the advice. I say this as a female who some years back had very heavy bleeding, took those tablets, and things settled down. Why wait when you have a possible solution available?Please think about it.

regards, gamechanger

Thank you for replying. The prescription says take for up to four days so I was worried that the bleeding would stop and then start again for the scan. Also I was hoping it would subside on its own and I could stop worrying. You are right, my husband has gone for the prescription. If you don’t mind me asking did you have prolonged bleeding as well? Thanks again

Honestly, it was so long ago I'd forgotten about it until I saw "tranexamic acid," and thought golly, I was given that.Not sure about the details I'm afraid.  

As you have a scan booked, I doubt it will make any difference whether things have settled down or not. They can still investigate.

I understand you wanting it to subside on its own, but sometimes things need medical help. If you were a bit more comfortable it might help lessen the anxiety,

Fingers crossed that you get more information soon, and can relax.

regards, gamechanger

Thank you, everything you have said makes sense.

A quick update, any advice or information ppreciated. I am still bleeding even with the Tranexamic and I am only allowed to take it for four days so will have to stop soon. My stomach feels bloated and I am very scared. It is now nearly four weeks since the bleeding started. Prior to this I only missed two periods and had normal cycles previously with no spotting. 

Hello, I've had a similar issue with very heavy bleeding so much so transemic acid didn't seem to help much, my doctor gave me norothisterone- amazing....stopped the bleeding, I've got a ca125 test this week- hoping for good news, I hope you are ok and things settle down xx

Hi,

I have had the CA125 test done a couple of times due to previous cysts. I think this is fairly standard when they are checking this area so try not to worry about this. Please  let me know how you go on with the gynaecologist.

My bleeding carried on full pelt for another week, then a gap of four days and now spotting. The Tranexamic didn’t work for me, it’s good to know that something should stop it. I go to see a Gynaecologist tomorrow, my scan found a cyst but I don’t really know anything else until tomorrow.

Best wishes x

Good luck tomorrow, I'm going to the doctors first thing to see if I can get the blood test sooner, I'm so confused as the guy who did my ultrasound said there were no areas of concern but now there's these small lesions on an ovary, saying that apart from heavy bleeding I've had no other symptoms so I'm hoping they are just being super careful, let me know how you get on xx

Good morning, just got back from doctors who said they are just being super careful but he doesn't think there is anything to worry about phew, blood test at 11ish so hope it's all over soon.

Thinking of you today xx

Brilliant! That’s really good news re the doctor. Thank you that is kind, I will update you later. xx

Hi

I read this thread as I too have been bleeding for 3 weeks and am worried. I’ve had my bloods done (awaiting results) and TVUS is booked. I was also reluctant to take tranexsmic acid. I wondered how you got on following your last post?

Hi

I read this thread as I too have been bleeding for 3 weeks and am worried. I’ve had my bloods done (awaiting results) and TVUS is booked. I was also reluctant to take tranexsmic acid. I wondered how you got on following your last post?

Hi,

i have a follow up post up post which is four months of bleeding now rectal bleeding. Don’t worry about taking Tranexamic Acid. I found out after this post that you can take it for far longer than stipulated on the leaflet under a gynaecologist. My vaginal bleeding carried on until two weeks ago when I went for a hysteroscopy. My GP had prescribed Norethisteronevto stop the bleeding the previous week but I waited to see the consultant at the appointment  as I was worried that the bleeding would be worse when I stopped it. I am now on norethisterone for a total of 20 days and it has stopped that bleeding. The Tranexamic Acid did help the heaviness of the bleeding to some extent. I am now awaiting the results of the hysteroscopy and biopsies.

The consultant said at the hysteroscopy that she found nothing overt re the bleeding. Unfortunately I have rectal bleeding too now and a perenium hematoma, it all very confusing and upsetting.I am awaiting a colonoscopy. Let me know how you get on with the US.