Periods after a C Section- don't understand.

[Elopelo]

Have posted this in post-natal health too.

I am nearly 10 weeks post CS. Had lochia for 5 weeks then started my first period straightaway with no gap. This period was the heaviest I ever had even more so after my first assisted birh. Lasted for 10 days and I was literally gushing. GP said couldn't do anything for me this close after birth so rightly or wrongly I got some tranexamic acid off my mum which helped a lot.

Last Monday when I was due on again started off with some spotting which 2 days later turned bright red and heavy. Was showing no signs of slowing down so again took two tranexamic tablets which reduced the flow immensely until period stopped. Now, 2 days later I am bleeding bright red again! Never had anything like this in my life and I am starting to panic. Could it be because of the tranexamic acid? Or something related to the C section?

I know periods can be up and down after birth but my periods returned to normal by second cycle after DS1 and I just kind of assumed it would be the same again.

Also must add I am not on any hormonal contraception atm, so no links there to explain this bleeding.

Any advice/experiences?