I had a non-cancerous uterine polyp removed two months ago after experiencing bleeding after menopause, but now I have been having white discharge followed by brown, clot-like bleeding for over a week; while waiting for my upcoming ultrasound, is it safe for me to take the medication Pause to stop this bleeding? | Apollo Pharmacy

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I had a non-cancerous uterine polyp removed two months ago after experiencing bleeding after menopause, but now I have been having white discharge followed by brown, clot-like bleeding for over a week; while waiting for my upcoming ultrasound, is it safe for me to take the medication Pause to stop this bleeding?

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I had a non-cancerous uterine polyp removed two months ago after experiencing bleeding after menopause, but now I have been having white discharge followed by brown, clot-like bleeding for over a week; while waiting for my upcoming ultrasound, is it safe for me to take the medication Pause to stop this bleeding?

Asked by Female, 53 · 5 days ago

Dr. S Aneela

M. Pharm (Pharmacology)., PhD

5 days ago

Pause' is a brand name for tranexamic acid, a medication used to reduce heavy bleeding. However, because you are postmenopausal, it is very important not to take this medication without your doctor's direct supervision. Taking it now could mask symptoms that your upcoming ultrasound needs to evaluate. Since you already have an ultrasound scheduled, the safest step is to wait for those results so your gynecologist can determine the exact cause of this bleeding. Please contact your doctor's office to let them know about these symptoms before taking any new medication.

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I had a non-cancerous uterine polyp removed two months ago after experiencing bleeding after menopause, but now I have been having white discharge followed by brown, clot-like bleeding for over a week; while waiting for my upcoming ultrasound, is it safe for me to take the medication Pause to stop this bleeding?

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