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

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 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.

Hello there, 

I was prescribed tranexamic acid for heavy bleeding and clots after a colposcopy when had punch biopsies taken. I was prescribed it for 7 days so you can take it for longer than 4 days. I gather that is guidance for heavy period bleeding, not the sort of bleeding we are experiencing. 

Hope that helps you, I was seen at a & e after calling and speaking to a gynae doctor so always call a doctor if you are sure. Not point getting fatigued if they can do something to stop the bleeding.

Best wishes 

Hello there, 

I was prescribed tranexamic acid for heavy bleeding and clots after a colposcopy when had punch biopsies taken. I was prescribed it for 7 days so you can take it for longer than 4 days. I gather that is guidance for heavy period bleeding, not the sort of bleeding we are experiencing. 

Hope that helps you, I was seen at a & e after calling and speaking to a gynae doctor so always call a doctor if you are sure. Not point getting fatigued if they can do something to stop the bleeding.

Best wishes 

Thank you rainboe, that is really good to know re the tranexamic acid if I get the bad bleeds again. The Provera and Mirena combined have really helped me. I now have daily spotting but it’s better than constant flooding. 

Best wishes,

M

Hi!

I’ve found this thread incredibly helpful. I’ve now been bleeding heavily, non-stop for the past three weeks and feel incredibly tired because I’m probably anaemic by now. I’m having bloods and an US done in the next few days but can’t help but feel anxious about the whole situation as my mum died of ovarian cancer two years ago. I’m 51 and possibly perimenopausal so it might be just that but GP asked for CA125 just in case. If something of concern does show up, I hope I can ask for an hysterectomy and oophorectomy as I don’t won’t to go through what my mum went through. Everything is taking so long, though...

Best wishes to all and thanks for sharing your experiences

CJ

Hi CJ,

I am glad you have found it helpful. I had the CA125 test too as I have had repeated ovarian cysts and only have one ovary now.  I am very sorry about your Mother.

Ovarian is a concern of mine too. I currently have another cyst. I don’t think the cyst has anything to do with my bleeding though as all the tests and biopsy have come back normal. I wil keep asking for it to be monitored.

My bleeding went on for months but the medication has really helps. Let me know how your test goes. I am hopeful that your bleeding is hormonal like mine.

Very best wishes,

M