Transamin

what's the reason for the heavy menstrual flow? Have you had it diagnosed? Fibroids? Endometriosis? etc?

You mentioned a thorough investigation. Were your hormones levels within normal ranges? And do you ovulate every month? Unbalanced hormones and not ovulating are causes of heavy periods (menorrhaegia).


Transamin (tranexamic acid) only works for about 6 women in 10. Unfortunately you seem to be one of the other four.


Hysterectomy is the last resort. Some doctors still believe women are better off without their bits. But there are other things to try.


First question though is, how bad are they? Do they interfere with your normal life? If no, then just make sure you take an iron supplement.


Anti-inflammatory medicines can reduce blood loss by about a third. Most require a prescription but Ibuprofen is available OTC. Take the tablets for a few days each period. They work by reducing the high level of prostaglandin in the uterus lining which seems to contribute to heavy periods. Side-effects may include an upset stomach. If you have ulcers or asthma, only take these medicines on a doctor's advice.


Long acting progestogen contraceptives, such as the injection and implant, tend to reduce heavy periods. For example, up to half of women on the contraceptive injection have no periods after a year. May be an idea if you also want contraception.


Removing or 'stripping' the lining of the uterus is an option. This is called endometrial ablation or resection and the aim is to remove as much of the uterus lining as possible. This can be done by various ways such as by a hot wire (diathermy), by a laser, by a special microwave treatment, etc. The device is passed through the vagina.


A more natural solution for some women is natural progesterone; I’ve posted many times on here about this cream. It's not synthetic like the progestins made by pharmaceutical companies.


Your doctor may not be familiar with its uses – it’s not made by big pharmaceutical companies (it's natural so can't patent it) and so not promoted to doctors. Here is a link to an NP network. It has lots of information about NP and this is a direct link to the info on heavy periods. It does mention it can take some time to work. It also suggests selenium combined with vitamin E.

http://www.natural-progesterone-advisory-network.com/heavy-bleeding-and-natural-progesterone.php

I had operation to remove fibroids in my uterus last 2009 , the specialist doctor said the other very small fibroids may grow in another 10 yrs or will disappear when i have menopause but, then the heavy bleeding and pain comes back , another ultrasound , and found out fibroids are back and bigger , so now have an appointment on the 1st week of December for hysterectomy. Doctors prescribed me transamin 1000 mg every 4 hours( 4 x capsules ) but doesn't really works in heavy days, hence the blood transfusion ......