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Long lasting periods, what could it mean?

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emmieiz
emmieiz

Hi,

I am being treated for low iron, I have just started to take medication to reduce my very heavy periods (tranexamic acid). My period that I was supposed to start this drug on, did not arrive, so I didn't have to take it. Fast forward a month later, I started my period, took the tablets for 5 days (recommend 3-5 days, 4 times a day). They have been light, then get heavy for 1/2 a day then reduce again It is now on day 17 and they are getting heavy, with slight clotting. I have been getting cramps, feeling nauseous, so anxious I can't sleep and brain "shocks", which I get if I forget to take my antidepressants, but I have been taking them.

My question is could this be the start of menopause, I am 43.

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  • sandeep08592
    sandeep08592 emmieiz

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    hey I've had heavy periods all my life I'm now 44. The dr gave me the same medication as ive always had low iron and have been on iron tablets for 5 years. Due to all my hormonal issues and gastritis I only tried it once. I'm too frightened of taking it again. but it did stop my heavy flow. I'm just hoping for my periods to end soon! So fed up as they are heavier than normal. had all the scans etc all normal.

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