I took Tranexa 500, a 10-day course of progestin, and Pause for 3 days, but my heavy bleeding still has not stopped; can I take progestin for 3 days to make the bleeding stop? | Apollo Pharmacy

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I took Tranexa 500, a 10-day course of progestin, and Pause for 3 days, but my heavy bleeding still has not stopped; can I take progestin for 3 days to make the bleeding stop?

Asked by Female, 34 · 9 days ago

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

M Pharmacy

9 days ago

I understand how exhausting and stressful ongoing heavy bleeding can be. Please do not start another short course of progestin on your own, as altering hormone doses without medical guidance can sometimes make the bleeding worse or more irregular. Since Tranexa (tranexamic acid), Pause, and your initial progestin course have not resolved the bleeding, it is very important to contact your gynecologist. They can safely evaluate the underlying cause and adjust your treatment plan. Please seek immediate medical care if you begin to feel dizzy, unusually weak, or are soaking through more than one pad per hour.

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