Tranexamic acid for Menstrual Disorders User Reviews

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 21, 2020

"I've been taking tranexamic acid tablets (2 tablets 3 times a day) for almost 2 years now due to heavy, constant bleeding for over 2 years. It's not fully stopping my bleeding, some days I won't bleed at all, but most days I will bleed, and quite often I will bleed so heavily it will go through my tampons and clothing too. I've been to a gynaecologist and so many doctors over the 2 years, however, they've done an ultrasound and blood tests and found nothing. It's making me feel so depressed, and I am in a lot of pain with this. It's caused anemia for me and just bad pains, headaches, and extreme tiredness. I'm struggling on what else to do. The doctors have advised the DEPPO injection, and I've had 2 now, and it's still not stopped. Why aren't they taking this more seriously? This isn't right, I don't know if there's something really serious going on or if it's affecting my fertility, etc. Has anyone got any advice or have experienced something similar?"

• Pus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 27, 2020

Tranexamic acid "Consulted my Gyn due to heavier than normal periods - specifically on my second day (in the bathroom changing every hour to avoid bleeding through). I got concerned when I felt weak while on my period. Prior to using Lysteda (650 mg), I had been using topical progesterone cream which was mostly helpful with establishing a more normal frequency of my cycles from every 18 to 21 days to 24-26 day cycles. I tried it this weekend when experiencing that second day flood. Just took 1 pill. It was a miracle! It really slowed down the flow: instead of every hour, only when I had to use the bathroom (about 4-5 hours). No side effects noted. I’ve been sharing this with everyone I know who suffers with heavy menstrual cycles."

• Gir...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 28, 2013

Tranexamic acid "I am 45 years old and have been suffering disabling heavy periods for about 6 years now. My doctor suggested ablation for my heavy periods, but I wanted to try non-surgical remedies first. This medicine is AMAZING. I take 2 pills 3 times a day for 3 days (total of 18 pills). I start on the 2nd day of my period, which is the heaviest. My period dries up and is over within 4 days. I have headaches on or off this medicine during my period, so I cannot say for sure whether that is a side effect. I have my life back each month."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 3, 2014

Tranexamic acid "Lysteda is amazing. I have menorrhagia caused by adenomyosis. I have dealt with disablingly heavy periods for nearly 10 years. I usually take two days off from work and wear diapers for the first two days of my period, waking up several times throughout the night to change. I also experience debilitating cramps and became severely anemic from the heavy bleeding. This is my first month on Lysteda. I just completed my third day of treatment, and this is the first normal period I have had in years - no diapers and no cramping whatsoever! My flow was so light that I only had to change my pad a few times on the heaviest day, and had no need for tampons. I highly recommend Lysteda."

• Nus...
• January 16, 2021

"I have extremely heavy periods with iron deficiency and heart palpitations due to low iron. I started taking tranexamic acid and wow, my periods reduced from 300ml a cycle to maybe 80ml! I could not go out without running to the toilet hourly and even getting up multiple times overnight despite wearing a menstrual cup and a pad. Now I can sleep all night!"

• Tig...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 20, 2019

"I am in my late 40s and was experiencing very heavy periods. I went to my primary doctor, and he immediately suggested the Depo Shot. That was the worst mistake I could make. I bled heavily for 3 months, and I swore that I was not going back to get the next dose. This medication takes well over 4 months to get out of your system, so the ongoing bleeding caused me anemia. I had to see a gynecologist, which was a great decision because she helped me get my iron back to normal, and she prescribed me Tranexamic Acid, which reduces the bleeding. I am highly satisfied now because my period is now regular and it only lasts 3 days. I make sure to take all 3 doses for 3 days of 650mg. It's a lot, but it definitely works well for me. I don't experience any side effects, and I have been on it for 1 1/2 years. Good luck! I hope this info was helpful."

• Hea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 14, 2019

"I have fibroids and my periods reflect this with large clots, blood pouring into the toilet, soaking a super-size tampon in 25 minutes, and severe cramps. I took this medication as prescribed (2 tablets every 8 hours for up to five days), and by dose 3, my period became manageable. I use Tylenol Extra Strength for my cramping pain because Advil is a blood thinner, and it works well. I can now go 2 hours with a super-size tampon, and the extremely heavy bleeding is down to a 'normal' heavy period. I'd say it reduced bleeding by 40 to 50%. Instead of 5 or 6 days of heavy bleeding, it's 3 days of 'normal' heavy and 6 days in total of menstruation. Ladies, I recommend giving this a try if you also have severe heavy periods. A mild headache is a side effect, but it is tummy-friendly, and I have my life back during my periods."

• Jas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 29, 2020

Tranexamic acid "It’s been a year and a half since my tubal ligation, and I’ve been having ‘a time’ with my menses. Sometimes I see them, and sometimes they stay on for MONTHS. Well, I’ve had enough. The doctor tried Provera for 10 days and a birth control pill to help regulate my cycle and calm down some of the bleeding. It only made it worse. Yesterday, she prescribed Lysteda, and I’ve only taken the first dose (2 pills), and I’m already seeing results!! (Less bleeding)... I was so scared to try it at first because of the side effects, but I haven’t had any so far!"

• Zar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 8, 2019

"Tranexamic acid has been a miracle for me. I have PCOS and likely endometriosis as well, but I am still waiting for a diagnosis on the latter. During my period, I have uncontrollable mood swings (which I treat herbally with chaste tree - it comes as vitex in health shops) and agonizing period cramps, large clots, and flooding (I stand up and blood gushes out). This drug has been an absolute miracle. For the first time in 15 years with tranexamic acid, I FORGOT that I had my period, and it has significantly reduced the pain and the amount of blood I lose. Keep in mind, I have fainted from pain and low blood pressure in the shower on my period several times. Ladies, at least try it, it means that I can go to work and do my uni work and get on with my life. It is the best thing for heavy periods and agonizing pain. It made me feel a little hyper, which was a nice change from praying for death. I'm Australian, and it's about $40 for a lot of tablets on a doctor's prescription."

• Kim...
• June 1, 2017

Tranexamic acid "This medication has been a lifesaver for me. I usually bleed so bad that I can't go anywhere when I have my period. I flood the whole time! My doctor prescribed this for my Disney Trip. What a lifesaver! My periods are much lighter and I have no side effects from this medication. Love it!"

• Man...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 9, 2014

"I am 49 and have been experiencing extremely heavy and extended bleeding for several months. I do have fibroids, but the bleeding has become increasingly worse each month. My doctor suggested I look into ablation a few years ago, but I wasn't ready for that yet. As the periods began to get intolerable and after another recent ultrasound, she suggested Tranexamic Acid to see if that helped. I began 3 months ago taking 3 pills at a time 3 times a day for 5 days on the first day. It made a difference immediately. No heavy bleeding or clotting, and it ended in 5 days. This month, I am 14 days late. Not sure why. I have the symptoms, but so far, nothing. Not sure if it will return, hope not, but so far I have been happy with the results."

• Anonymous
• June 10, 2012

Tranexamic acid "I've been on Lysteda for 6 months and it really has saved my sanity. I didn't want to jump the gun with a review as I've had birth control pills work for a month or 2 then suddenly my period would come back as bad, if not worse, and lasted once for 41 days! The bleeding and clotting sending me to the bathroom every 30-45 mins has stopped, no more getting up in the middle of the night or changing the sheets at 4 am, and I've been very lucky with no side effects. 6 pills a day is a lot, but considering the alternative of unstoppable bleeding, I happily take them. It's not a total miracle, I still have 'heavy' days, those would've been a good day for me in the past. It's worth it, I'm very happy with it."

• Not...
• November 9, 2017

Tranexamic acid "Well, it's obvious that this medication is not for everyone, but for me, I gotta tell you that I am grateful that I took this decision. For years, I have been having the worst periods, just like most of you. I couldn't go out due to my heavy days. It came to a point where I had to wear diapers to sleep and during the day. I suffer from multiple fibroids, one is 5 cm. But when I was given my options, I decided to take Lysteda and try it for 3 months before a hysterectomy, and it was the best decision ever. I went from gushing periods to almost spotting ones. The first day I tried, I was on my second day of my menstrual cycle and it was really bad. But I took the first 2 pills, and within 30 minutes, my period just stopped. It was so light I could not believe it."

• She...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 9, 2019

"I have to share my experience with tranexamic acid for heavy periods that I have had for as long as I can remember. I would be bleeding through two boxes of super plus tampons, bleeding for 7 days, and just horrible cramps sometimes, most of the time during my period. I don't even leave the house because it's so heavy. This tranexamic acid has been a miracle worker for me, it reduced my bleeding up to 50%. I am so happy that I found this, and my doctor prescribed it. I had no side effects, and it's amazing. It has truly, truly helped me, and I am so grateful."

• kik...
• September 8, 2015

Tranexamic acid "First day on this med and I didn't expect it to work as fast as it did. Usually, on the first day of my period, I bleed so much. But even after taking the first two pills, I saw the difference in blood flow. With my last two pills for the day, I still saw a significant decrease in blood flow. I didn't have any side effects at all my first day and time using this and hope that continues. So far, this is the best medication for me, and I'm happy."

• JJa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 16, 2019

"I have had irregular bleeding or ‘withdrawal bleeding’ since I’ve changed my pill. Been bleeding for 11 days now (5 days on tranexamic acid), and it hasn’t lightened at all, if anything, it’s got heavier. How do I stop this? Tempted to stop the pill completely as I can’t cope with this now. I shouldn’t be bleeding for this long, and it’s making me feel ill... probably due to being low in iron due to the prolonged bleeding. HELP!"

• Ros...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 11, 2020

"Have been bleeding since June, it's now October. Had Mirena placed in August but continued to bleed through that, as well as severe discomfort from Mirena (and terrible acne), so got it removed on 1st October. Still bleeding. The doctor gave me tranexamic acid to take if the bleeding didn't stop, so at day 9 of bleeding, I started it. Noticed large clots were less and bleeding lessened. Taking 2 pills 3 times a day for 4 days maximum. I don't know if bleeding will get worse and/or continue once I stop the pills after day four? Read others' comments here and am really worried about hair loss as a side effect when I stop the pills. Also worried about if the layers of the uterus are still building up?"

• Jen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 3, 2019

"I am 44, and I just started having really heavy periods about a year ago. I use a super plus tampon and an overnight pad and can soak that up in an hour. I have bled through many things: pants, panties, sheets, you name it - I've bled on it or through it. I was prescribed this pill a year ago and tried it one day and never used it again. I have been so desperate, I was like, what the hell, let me try it again. Well, I am on my fourth day of my period, and boy, does tranexamic acid work. Normally my period lasts 10 days, and the fourth being the heaviest. Well, it's the fourth day, and I barely am bleeding, so thankful I have given it another try."

• J B...
• July 20, 2017

Tranexamic acid "This medicine is a blessing. I am 43 years old. I eat healthy and exercise every day except weekends. On March 15, 2017, I was given the depot shot for my heavy bleeding. BIG MISTAKE. From the shot, I experienced more bleeding and blood clots than I ever experienced prior to taking the shot. My bleeding continued for over 90 days. I was admitted to the hospital for low blood and had to have 4 pints of blood transfusion. On July 4, my doctor prescribed Lysteda. I did experience some cramping and back pain, but after 5 days of taking this medicine 3 times a day, my bleeding stopped completely. Now, my husband and I are much happier people!!"

• el8...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 26, 2018

Tranexamic acid "This medication is life-changing! I have uterus didelphys (double uterus), so I have an extremely heavy period. I would wear a super tampon and pad at the same time and have to change them every 1-2 hours. Hormonal birth control gave me some not-so-great side effects and interacted with some other medications I was taking, so my gyn suggested this. Thank God she did! I feel like I’m finally in control of my life again when I’m on my period - it’s light, predictable, and I don’t really have to worry about it. I’ve been using it for several months and I haven’t noticed any side effects."

• Anonymous
• January 2, 2011

Tranexamic acid "Used for the first time and it was great with slowing down the bleeding (literally shocked at how well) and allowed me the ability to carry on with life. The bleeding was lighter but still lasted 7 plus days. One major concern I had was in regard to passing clots. While normally heavy, I passed two extremely huge (much much larger than normal) clots. Hoping a result of just first-time using."

• g-m...
• October 21, 2011

Tranexamic acid "I was diagnosed with fibroids, a tipped uterus, and a small ovarian cyst - causing extra heavy and erratic cycles. I really don't want surgery, so my GYN put me on Lysteda. I loved it for the first couple of months -- after the 2nd month, my cycle started occurring every 2-3 weeks. One month it did not happen at all. Then the last 2 cycles seemed to be normal - until the end, then they started all over again with clots and heavy bleeding. Back to my GYN. Looks like I may have to have the surgery after all."

• Lif...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 23, 2019

"Am nearly 40 and have suffered badly for 12 months, apparently, I am at that age with periods where it gets worse before it stops. After examination scans, a number of contraceptive pills, injections, and implants, nothing has worked over the years, only made me worse. So after 2 kids (12 and 8 years old), my husband had the snip, and I decided it was time to go back to square 1 with seeing a doctor to be given this box of lifesavers (tranexamic acid). I swear it's the best thing, not only does it reduce my menstrual flow, it reduces the pain. I am more alive, able to cope with no interference in the night (not the PMT), and I can live a lighter, less painful life. So far, so good. I start it on the 1st day of bleeding, even if only spotting, and stop on the 4th day, being the last day you take the tablets. It worked wonders for me."

• Sez...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 22, 2016

"I have 20 large fibroids that have come back after two my surgeries. I have just started taking these tablets, and what a huge difference it has made to my life. I can now leave the house and no more flooding. I can sleep through the night without getting up multiple times to change. No more large clots. If you bleed to death every month, get these tablets!"

• Ema...
• February 26, 2020

"I was recently given tranexamic acid for a period I had that wouldn’t go away. It has almost completely stopped the bleeding, and I have been taking 2 pills 3 times a day until the package is gone, as recommended by my doctor. The only weird symptom I found with this is that it causes diarrhea, which doesn’t seem to be a common side effect, it’s almost like a laxative."