Question: I had a coil removed/replaced 12 days ago and was bleeding very heavily - dr gave me tranexamic acid which has now stopped the bleeding - however there is only enough for 10 days (another 7 days supply) - when I stop taking them will the bleeding return. I don't want to be on them long term because I am worried about side effects - however I don't want that massive bleeding to come back again. She has also prescribed me extra progesteron tablets that she says will get my hormones back in kilter.

It was a merina coil - I had it fitted 5 years ago for heavy bleeding and it was great. It had come to end of its life and I had started to bleed again so I got it replaced. I was a bit shocked because I'd had no bleeding after the first one was fitted but this time the clots were massive. My GP said it was because of the new hormones coming in my body. I am taking iron. I am glad the bleeding has stopped with the tranexamic acid and I have not also started the norethisterone (which my GP says should get my hormone levels straightened out) - I am just worried that when I stop the tranexamic acid in a couple of days the bleeding will return as heavy as it was. It was so heavy that I had to change my pad every hour (or less). I have to say I am a big fanof the Mirena coil but just a bit anxious that this time I have bled so much. Maybe I am taking bad having been bleed free for five years.Sorry that should read that I have NOW started the norethisterone. I am on both the acid and this.