Extremely Heavy Period

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Hi, quick rundown. I’ve always had very heavy period and was on tranexamic acid for it. However, the past 4 years I’ve been on a constant period that was far lighter so I’ve had no need for them. I’ve been to the doctors multiple times and all I’ve been told to do is lose weight.

The problem now is, the past couple of days I’ve been bleeding so heavily I’m bleeding through a tampon and a night pad in less than an hour. The doctors now don’t open till Monday and I’m really unsure on what to do.

Any advice would be really welcome, thank you.

I think i would go to the walk in clinic tomorrow
Also ask for your iron levels to be tested. Low iron and anemia can cause heavy periods. Hope you get some relief soon.

Hi OP, I've been trying to buy tranexamic acid- seems that Boots has stopped selling it, nothing in the local pharmacy etc.
Did you go to a walk in clinic? May sound daft but apart from taking blood tests are they able to help in any other way?

I can’t believe you’ve been bleeding for 4 years and your GP hasn’t sent you for investigations! Insist on something - an ultrasound to check for fibroids and cysts is usually their first point of investigation, and a full set of blood tests.

Thank you everyone! I called 111 in the morning who got me an out of hours appointment. The Doctor has prescribed me tranexamic acid (which is doing its job thankfully) and has basically agreed with you all. He’s told me to argue with my gp until I get sent for a scan and blood tests and has also expressed his disgust in the treatment I’ve received. I’ll definately update you as it’s good to get confirmation that what’s been happening is unacceptable. Thank you again

@SuperPug tranexamic acid is prescription unfortunately otherwise my Friday and Saturday morning would have been far easier!