If you suffer from heavy periods, then you should soon be able to get Tranexamic acid from your pharmacy without a prescription.
Heavy periods (menorrhagia) affect one in four women of reproductive age and it’s a condition which impacts a woman’s quality of life. Not only at the time of their period but throughout the month. Anaemia and fatigue are common problems for women with heavy menstrual bleeding which affects a woman’s mental health and wellbeing.Â
You probably have heavy periods if you have to change your menstrual cup more often than twice a day. Or you change pads or tampons every hour or two. Other signs include having to wear more than one sanitary product at the same time. For example, wearing a tampon with a sanitary pad.
Your period might also last for more than a week or when you bleed it goes through your clothes or onto your bed sheets.
You might feel tired and don’t have much energy. Or you are short of breath, suffering from headaches and notice you have heart palpitations. If you have these symptoms then you may be anaemic. Your doctor will give you a blood test and if you have anaemia the doctor will prescribe iron tablets.Â
You usually take iron tablets for around six months. The NHS recommend that after you take an iron tablet you should drink orange juice which helps your body to absorb the iron.
Common causes of heavy periods are depression, stress or the side effects of certain medicines. But they can also be caused by conditions that affect your ovaries, womb or hormones. These conditions include:
Fibroids are growths that develop in or around your womb. They are not cancerous, but they can cause you to have heavy periods. If you have other symptoms such as painful periods, lower back pain or discomfort during sex see your doctor. Medication can help fibroids to shrink. If the medication doesn’t work, then surgery may be an option.
Endometriosis is caused when tissue grows on the ovaries and fallopian tubes. The condition affects some women more than others. One of the symptoms is heavy periods. Other signs that you may have endometriosis include pelvic pain, discomfort during sex and pain when you go to the toilet. If you think you may have endometriosis download this Pain and Symptoms Diary from the NHS before you see your doctor.
Treatments include over-the-counter painkillers, hormones, contraceptives or surgery.
Heavy periods could be a sign of adenomyosis. This condition is caused when the lining of the womb grows into the muscle which is in the wall of the womb. Other symptoms include painful periods, bloating in your stomach and pain during sex.
The condition can be treated with contraceptives including the coil, medication or surgery.
Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection which affects the womb, fallopian tubes and ovaries. It can be caused by a bacterial infection that’s been sexually transmitted, although more commonly it is caused by the bacteria that’s found normally in the vagina.
Symptoms include heavy, painful periods, a vaginal discharge that smells or pain when you pee. Antibiotics are the most common treatment.
Tranexamic acid (TXA) controls bleeding. It is often given to people who have nosebleeds or when they have a tooth removed. But it is also a medication you can take if you have heavy periods. It is the active ingredient in Evana Heavy Period Relief Tablets.
The medication helps to reduce blood loss by stimulating the body’s natural blood clotting process. Once blood has clotted it stays inside your body and therefore reduces the amount of menstrual blood you lose.Â
According to the Evana website, most women report an improvement during the first cycle. Other women however say it takes two or three cycles to see an improvement.
You can take Evana tablets for up to 4 days, 3 times a day. If you have particularly heavy bleeding, you can increase the dose to 4 tablets a day. You shouldn’t take more than 4 grams in a day.
If by 3 cycles of your period, you don’t have any relief taking Evana then you should visit your doctor as you may need another form of treatment.
You can buy Evana tablets from VSM Pharmacy without a prescription. Currently, (July 2024) the price is £14.95 for a pack of 18 tablets.
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