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Options for controlling insanely heavy periods peri

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Sixsevern · 09/12/2025 12:37

Can anyone advise on options that worked for them to cure very heavy peri periods that ideally are light on progesterone?

I have been sensitive to progesterone in the past (injections in 20s), mirena that had to come straight out in 30s, bad morning sickness so I’m ideally looking for other options.

Ive got to do something as have had several blood transfusions in the last few months due to insane period flooding. I just feel in the best headspace I have in years and don’t want to rock the boat.

AIBU -

Yes - just take progesterone based pill or treatments so you don’t bleed to death!

No - totally understand that your choices shouldn’t be between losing your mind or all the blood in your body - keep on exploring options.

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CanadianInLondon23 · 09/12/2025 12:49

I feel for you! Last four months my periods have been so bad I attended A&E but at least didn’t need a blood transfusion. Have you been to your GP? There are drugs that help - Tranexemic acid and if that doesn’t do it there is another one. Also I’d give the oral progesterone a try again and and see how it feels. Everything feels different in peri, this might too. Good luck!

peachescariad · 09/12/2025 12:49

Definitely try the Mirena again - saved me and I was same as you.
Consider a hysterectomy?

PinkFootstool · 09/12/2025 12:41

Copper coil instead of Mirena?