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Alternatives to Tranexamic acid?

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freya
freya

Hi I have just been prescribed Tranexamic acid by my doc for ridiculously heavy periods, but don't like the potential side effects and haven't gone and got the tablets yet.

I asked the doc if diet could be a factor and all she knew was caffeine and alcohol could be a factor but I don't take either of those so I know that's not my problem.

However looking into diet and menorrhagia online I have foiund that lots of studies show low levels of vitamin A to be a common factor in women with excessively heavy periods. B-vitamins also play an important part in blood clottting particularly B6.

HAs anyone else tried changing their diet or taking vitamin supplements instead of (or aas well as) taking these pills? I don't think taking a pill is necessarily the best option especially as it does not deal with the causes, only the symptoms - and I would rather try to deal with this naturally rather than take synthetic chemicals.

Tales of any successes - or failures - you have had in combating this with dietary changes greatly appreciated - thanks

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    rose23672 freya

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    drank it three times on day one, three times on day two, twice on day three once on day four. So far, so good!
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