Tranexamic acid
A non-hormonal medicine that helps blood clot, used to make heavy periods lighter.
What does tranexamic acid mean?
Tranexamic acid: A non-hormonal medicine that helps blood clot, used to make heavy periods lighter.
How it is used in the Splash library
NSAIDs for pain or tranexamic acid for heavy bleeding
From “Adenomyosis: endo’s lesser-known cousin”Other options are tranexamic acid, anti-inflammatory painkillers (NSAIDs), the combined pill or progestogen tablets.
From “Fibroids: common, non-cancerous, worth knowing”Treatments exist, such as a hormonal coil (IUS) or tranexamic acid, and heavy bleeding can cause iron-deficiency anaemia.
From “How your cycle changes in perimenopause”Other options are Tranexamic acid (a non-hormonal tablet taken during your period), anti-inflammatory painkillers such as mefenamic acid or naproxen, the combined pill, or progestogen tablets.
From “Heavy periods: what counts and what helps”
Where it comes up
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