Managing OTT heavy periods - advice pls??!!!

[AnyDream]

I'm having crazy heavy periods at the moment (which fit the perimenopause anovulation pattern) but I'm seeking some advice on how to manage them.

***TMI alert***

Obviously first thing to try is doubling up with both tampon and pad BUT I'm having problems with the tampon filling so quick it starts to slide out. I don't think it's a pelvic floor issue as such since I don't have any stress incontinence or anything, I think it's literally because the flow is so heavy.

Any tips on how to manage? I welcome recommendations on best brands of pads & tampons from your experience. Please no oral contraceptive suggestions, that is not an option with a breast cancer history. Keen to hear any suggestions at all. Thanks

[butterfly_warrior]

Would a drug like cyklokapron be an option? I'm not entirely sure how it works but I have been prescribed it in the past for crazy, heavy bleeding and it does work. I'm not even going to attempt to explain how it works as I'm sure you would be wanting to look it up and investigate for yourself.

BW

[AnyDream]

Thanks BW, I will look into that. Is that something your GP prescribed or did you have to see a gyno for it? Also, did it give you any weird side effects?

ETA - also, do you take it all the time or just when you have your period?

[butterfly_warrior]

I've had it both from a GP and a gyno (my FS). It's just something you take during menstruation. I don't get any weird side effects from it, but I know others do. I don't even know that the possible side effects are!

BW

[AnyDream]

Thanks BW. You have given me hope!

[boobaloo]

hey darl, i have terrible heavy periods as i am on warfarin, i end up changing super tampons every hour, and have considered maybe just switching over to maternity pads.
either that, or my gp mentioned getting mirena..