9 day period

[thelaststraw123]

As title says, I've been bleeding for 9 days!
It's been relatively heavy, soaking through super tampon in 2/3 hrs
Bad cramps and also started at least a week early!

I'm ringing for a drs appointment tomorrow.

Just wondering if anyone had any ideas?

[WindinTheWillowsLover]

Take Ibuprofen now, 2 tabs every 4 hours. That will slow the bleeding.

If you can get to a chemist,ask for Tranexamic acid tablets which will help (don't use those and Ibuprofen together though.)

It is likely to be a hormone imbalance, or maybe a fibroid.

How old are you?

[thelaststraw123]

31, periods have been regular for god knows how long. 9 days so far and is still bright red and cramps are extremely painful

[MerryGinmas]

What she said and don't worry just yet ^ I don't think doc would do much until it's gone on a bit longer though it's still worth a phone call/ tip.to chemist if it's unusual for you. Mine had to go for a month before anything was done X

[thelaststraw123]

merryginmas a month?? Don't think I can cope that long. Cramps seem to be getting worse as days go on

[MerryGinmas]

Try the steps above, mefanamic acid can also help with pains and bleeding .

I'm at 4 months on so far, much lighter than it was as I've had a lot.of different treatments but I was bleeding right through mooncup/ clothes. That having been said mine's a separate issue and I'm having a hysterectomy next week.

Try alternating painkillers for cramps. Is it showing any signs of slowing? I'm not sure they would class it as anything more than a bad period at this point but it's worth mentioning in case it happens again/ doesn't stop in the next few days.

[thelaststraw123]

No doesn't seem to be slowing at all, it's slowly got a tiny bit lighter but not by much

[thelaststraw123]

Thanks for the advice though! I'll talk to pharmacist tomorrow

[MerryGinmas]

I'd really recommend tranexamic acid and mefanamic acid or ibuprofen. I've taken them for 10+ years for heavy periods. Worth letting doc know as it's unusual for you. It's good that it's getting lighter.

[thelaststraw123]

To update, did a preg test and got a faint line 😳

Drs tomorrow I think

[MerryGinmas]

Pic! Oooh test again in the morning!

[HollyA35]

I’ve had this - always regular periods and then suddenly got another a week early and on day 6 no sign of stopping.
Went the doctors today and got to go for a scan.

Did you re- do the rest?