Best way to stop or reduce heavy periods - anaemic

[Fuddymunster]

I have heavy periods which started about 4 years ago, I'm 44. My mum had exactly the same thing and went through the menopause at 47, so hopefully it's. I've managed to get my haemoglobin up to a reasonable level but my ferritin (iron stores) remains low. Iron tablets don't suit me so I just take Floradix. At my age would you try:

Mirena coil
Mini pill
Tranexamic acid
Other?

I've booked to have the Mirena fitted but don't like all the negatives I read. One thing I have to consider is that I have benign breast disease which is being monitored, but I'm slightly higher risk of getting breast cancer.

Thanks.

night sweats could mean you are peri menopausal.

Agree with lachesis - bleeding or symptoms that take you to bed or interfere with your life each month do not have to be tolerated. Push the GP for a referral to a gynaecologist.

I was SO fed up post babies, I was willing to have a hysterectomy! But a lovely gynaecologist did an ablation in 2005 (day surgery, no consequences other than a bit of weeping like you would get after a burn) and I don't have periods any more. At all. Talk about a total result! Only negative is that DH can never blame any moodiness on my part on PMT as we have no idea where I am in my cycle at any time. DH had already had a vasectomy so no decision needed there about more children. I don't EVER regret it.

I'm 29 and had lots of tests etc, definitely not peri menopausal.

Thanks lachesis, totally unaware that FPC can refer me.

Grumpy I have no idea then, I had horrendous night sweats for a year after dc3 was born so definately linked to hormones. I am now dreading the menopause!

I'm sure it's linked to prolactin which is a BFing hormone amongst other things and I know mine is slightly high but OMG, the sweat pours off me, I sleep wrapped in towels to soak it up. I haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaate it. Yes, no idea what will happen at menopause!!

I bf my 3 youngest and it only happened with her and for 6 months after I'd stopped

Is there nothing they can give you to try?

Yes, they can refer you, swinging. Ring them up and explain why you need seen, and that you've put in a written complaint about the GP. And really, complain about that GP. The Mirena is a recognised treatment for heaving bleeding. As that is failing you, you need and deserve further treatment.