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Fm49, i used tranexemic acid for heavy and prolonged period(15d) for once. now i am getting few drops for 5 days at 50days interval. is this normal ?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Probably : Is a very complicated question without more info. This med is not only used for heavy periods. Do you have an undelying bleeding disorder ? If nod it would seem normal to only have a light spotting and it could be at a far interval as it sounds like you are very close to menopause

Dr Krishnamurthy agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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