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Heavy, painful bleed - any good tips for managing

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Horrible666 · 13/01/2023 07:16

I know I'm relatively lucky to get to 48 without having had a really heavy and painful period but I've never had so much discomfort from a period!

I don't think there's anything particularly wrong and it's just part of perimenopause.

I'd really appreciate any tips on OTC pain medication or even anything topical or herbal that women find helpful? I really need something non drowsy too.

Thank you

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Paq · 13/01/2023 07:20

A sudden, significant change should probably be checked out by a GP. No advice on management apart from ibuprofen. Sympathies.

Thighlengthboots · 13/01/2023 07:20

Nurofen plus. It has the added benefit of containing ibuprofen. Did you know that anti inflammatories such as ibuprofen reduce the amount of bleeding by 30% during a period because they suppress prostaglandin production which causes uterine shedding.

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Horrible666 · 13/01/2023 10:14

Thanks for fast replies.

Unfortunately I can't use ibuprofen as I'm asthmatic. Would have mentioned that earlier if I'd known ibuprofen was helpful to some.

Also in case it helps I don't have many clots as far as I can see. Just having to frequently empty mooncup, like every few hours.

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JinglingSpringbells · 13/01/2023 14:52

Mirena coil? It's the standard treatment for this.

Zombiemum1946 · 15/01/2023 16:46

I couldn't have the normal first line treatments for a number of reasons and ended up having an ablation. The bleeding reduced and the pain has eased considerably. I'm still sore and slightly unwell but it's a vast improvement from being almost unable to walk. I had it under general anesthesia and I was in and out on the same day.

IamEarthymama · 15/01/2023 19:38

My DW has had some really heavy periods in recent years as she goes through menopause.

Some periods went on and on so she was prescribed tranexamic acid which really helped.

I hope you get some help soon.

Oldnproud · 15/01/2023 19:39

JinglingSpringbells · 13/01/2023 14:52

Mirena coil? It's the standard treatment for this.

Yes, this.

Dogsgottabone · 15/01/2023 20:18

Tranexamic acid worked for me. I was passing the kind of clots that I could feel slithering out of me. TXA works miracles.i wish I'd asked for it years ago.

DewinDwl · 15/01/2023 20:21

Dogsgottabone · 15/01/2023 20:18

Tranexamic acid worked for me. I was passing the kind of clots that I could feel slithering out of me. TXA works miracles.i wish I'd asked for it years ago.

Yes, it is wonder drug!

Iwishmynamewassheilah · 15/01/2023 20:27

Mirena was a game changer for me.

Ohchristmastreeohchristmastree · 22/01/2023 08:48

Mirena. Love it. No periods at all. Life changing stuff.

chocolateisavegetable · 22/01/2023 09:40

Tranexamic acid made a huge difference to me

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