What to do with horrible periods? don't want Mirena.......

[jollymary]

Having increasing problems with very painful, heavy, clotty periods. Have been worsening over last 3 years, GP now fed up of giving me more and more mefenamic acid, pushing me to have a mirena. Had a scan, which surprisingly diagnosed polycystic ovaries. Am trying to persevere with mef. acid, but can't seem to take it at the right time, as still in (alot of, and am no wimp) pain, do you have to take it at set times?
Don't want mirena as is diff. to quickly remove if not suitable. Have history of anxiety, also skin problems and have to watch weight, also severe migraines when on hormones, so don't think mirena a good plan. GP says is no other option.
Really struggling now..... anyone have any pearls of wisdom? Is tranexamic acid any good, or are there any herbal remedies you have found useful?
Very grateful for any replies or experiences.

I would be happy with a hysterectomy, and I know that's not a light decision, but my child bearing days are well over now.

I had tried the mirena but the threads or something irritate me - felt like I had thrush, only realised once I'd had it taken it out. I spotted for the first 6 months, and then for the next year I still had periods of 7-10 days long every few weeks I absolutely hated it.

the thought of something like that in my womb sort of makes me go ewwwww to be honest. I don't know why but it's just something I can't imagine..

well I was the same but pressurised into trying it. A friend has needed ablation (IMHO) for about 8 years but as she was of a certain age they fobbed and fobbed her off - "you're going through the change, they'll stop soon" thankfully I think they finally are!

Just getting - until the surgeon was in there he couldn't tell if I would be able to have it. Some areas are too closed, too thick or ad odd angles etc.