Hi,
I'm 33 and have a fibroid inside my womb, due for an op in three months after starting zoladex in two weeks. I started my period two weeks ago and it hasn't stopped, ive Now become anaemic and on iron and something to try to stop the bleeding but I'm getting married next weekend!! Has anyone else experienced prolonged heavy bleeding?
Hi hon, I had the same thing as you. I'm 35, was put on Zoladex for a fibroid, but was still bleeding when I started it. The doc gave me tranexamic acid tablets and the bleeding stopped in a couple of days. Everyone is a little different, but that worked for me. (Also I was assured it wouldn't affect the Zoladex).
Good luck for getting it sorted before you go down the aisle! xox Rosie
Hello I was heavy bleeding in March not sure if from fibroid or something else but Dr have me norethesterone which stopped the bleeding within a few days.what tablets have you been given ? Good luck xxx
Probably most of us with fibroids have experienced heavy and prolonged bleeding. I have even bleed over a month long. First of all I was told from a hemotoligist that when you are low on iron you tend to bleed more. So make sure you are taking enough supplements. I was taking 56 mg a day. For me I started with taking 8,000 IU of vitamin D a day. Next I stopped drinking beer. Beer raises your estrogen. I switched from coffee to one cup of green tea a day. Also, I take 2,000 mg of fish oil a day. It has been 3 weeks since I have bleed. I take fish oil because it is an anti inflammatory. I am hoping to shrink the fibroids. I am 48 and am hoping that I will go in to menopause soon. I am back to exercising. I have no pain, constipation, or problems urinating. I hope this helps. Best wishes on your wedding.
Thank you Rosie - did you have yours operated on? i too have been put on tranexamic acid - I thought it was wprking but bleeding just come back with a vengence - i am due to start norethesterone on saturday so just hoping that it all settles as can't fathom walking down the isle like this
Thank you Michelle - I have been taking tranexamic acid since monday, it seemed to subside but bleeding came back badly this evening. but I'm due to start norethesterone on saturday so just hoping it stops, it's draining me
Thank you - I will try all those things, just hope it settles before the wedding
Are you really heavy again ? I would start the norethesterone why Saturday can you ask if you can start earlier as it stopped my bleeding within two days from heavy flooding to light and bearable.i have a intra mural fibroid 2.5 cm so not sure if mine was the cause too but an Mri picked up a small endometrial clot and I advent a clue what that is maybe a small
Blood clot.i hope it slows down very soon xxx
Without being to graphic, I started craping again a couple of hours ago and then yes heavy again and horrible clots. I think they said saturday because of the tranexamic acid as not to take together. i'm due to finish that on friday. I just hope that It's not heavy on my wedding day, i;ve got just over a week to try to sort it out. are they removing yours? xxx
No as very small 2.5cm and sure my bleeding was coming from this clot.and having no problems now.let me know how you are tomorrow if you're still bleeding maybe ring up and ask if you can stop tranemaxic and start norethesterone? Did they say you cannot take together I didn't know that.i took tranexamoc every month with my horrendous periods only helped slightly but after a heavy bleed in March was put on norethesterone I take 3 weeks one week off but the week I'm off I flood again xxx
Thank you - I'm not sure, yes I'll ring tomrrow if it continues, I just really need it to stop, I'll definately start the norethesterone earlier if I can as desperate for it to stop - I'm not sure what he said, maybe I an take them togetehr - I feel like my iron levels aren't having a chance to increase - just need to try to remin relaxed! xx
If he told you stop tranexamic Friday and start norethesterone Saturday do that but I would ring and say you're still bleeding and what do you suggest ? Let me know how you get on xxx
hi
Yes I have experienced long periods for the last year. The worst of them lasted 15 days.
I was flying out to Cuba and just 1 day before leaving I starting the most intense bleeding ..(up to that point) and went to the hospital. They put me on tranexamic acid pills. It took about 3 days for the effects to help. They did work though. My trip went fine. hope this helps..
How are you getting on now have been thinking of you Michelle xxx
Aw thank you so mcuh xx
Things are much better, I started the norethesterone yesterday and it looks like the bleeding is at bay, I feel like I;ve got musch more energy too, so hoepfully all will hold out and i'll be feeling like a glowing bride on saturday! I will be on the norethesterone through my honeymoon too and then start the zolodex in prep for the surgery on december, so there is now a god plan in place, hope all is ok with you? xx
Hi Lydia,
Sorry to hear you've expreinced this too - it's been pretty difficult but am now on norethesterone too and everything seems to be at bay. will you be having your fibroid removed?
Hi
I had UFE 2 mts ago. I don,t want to give a horror story.....Let,s just say it has not been a positive experience. I would not do it again.
That's great is all still ok? Keep taking it and you will
Be just fine just don't forget to take it.hope you have a beautiful day Saturday happy wedding day xxxxxx
I have been considering this procedure but the doctors around here are very inexperienced . Please share!!