Perimenopause and bleeding heavy

[Hec1977]

Hi, I'm about 18months into perimenopause age 48 and for the 1st year periods were very intermittent I could go 13 days then 42 days etc but in the summer I had a very very heavy period for 23 days and I'm now going into day 28 of another very very heavy period anyone else has long intense periods like this?

Have you spoken to a GP?
I was prescribed mefenamic acid and tranexamic acid when I had an extended heavy period

Please go and see the doctor, this isn’t something you should just accept.

i ended up at the doctor as mine we’re horrifically heavy, even the tranexamic acid tablets weren’t working, I had to plan every day so I knew where toilets were as I was flooding, I went to the doctor and she listened and gave me a few options, I’m on the prostegen only pill and it’s amazing, Ive had one period since and feel like I can live my life normally. Without the dread of long, painful and extremely heavy periods.

i e researched and you can be on this pill until 55 and hopefully by then my periods won’t come back.

Hi @Hec1977 I agree with the others. Contact your doctor, ASAP.

Hopefully your GP can prescribe something and request a scan.

My heavy periods started around age 49. They were erratic; sometimes with clots and lasted more than 7 days. I took tranexamic acid, it helped a little.
My periods are lighter now, but can come at unexpected days.