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What can you recommend for heavy periods with no physical cause? My iron levels are quite low too so I feel tired and look ill! I am trying to take 200mg iron fumerate every day but some days it really upsets my gut. I am 39 and lost a lot of blood giving birth 5 years ago and since then periods have got heavier. I have tried the mirena coil but had to have it taken out after 1 day due to discomfort and heavy bleeding. The doctor has given me tranaxemic acid to try and iron pills but they upset my sensitive gut. I have just come on another period which is my usual heavy one. Any suggestions?
It is normal for most women to bleed after the coil has been removed, especially as you had it in for such a short space of time.
You could look at Agnus castus for heavy bleeding; it may take up to 3 months to reach it's full effect - remember that this is only 3 cycles.
Also, you may wish to look at Floradix Liquid Iron as an alternative to prescribed iron pills - avoid caffeine and milk when using iron supplements, as they can block the absorption.
Please let me know how you get on, or whether you have any further questions.
Kindest regards,
Emma
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