HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I have bleeding from an ovarian cyst. while we do further testing my doc gave me tranexamic acid for 5 days. is this safe with an iud? i read it isn't

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. R Holbrook jr. answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes, Advil ? better: It's safe, but if it is not working to decrease the bleeding, ask your doctor about Advil (ibuprofen) or another "NSAID."

Answered 3/29/2018

793 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Have iud. Got positive pregnant test. Hours later had bleeding with clots. Few days later i'm spotting again, got neg test. Should i go to the doc?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My IUD hurt my husband and i started bleeding and clotting a few weeks later..Doc removed it and notices cervix dialated, wht would cause this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have right achey pain from below my ribs to my upper back and nauseous on and off since November . Saw Gyn and had an ultrasound .. Negative for ovarian cysts, fibroids , iud misplacment and endometriosis. PCP didn't think it waw my gallbladder.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can mirena (levonorgestrel) IUD strings cause infections? An ovarian cyst formed for me and the mirena (levonorgestrel) string is caught in it! help!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I am taking tri-lo-mili pill been taking for two weeks and I also have IUD. I am spotting and have right side thigh sharp pain. I also have ovarian cysts?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

IUD placed 3mo ago. Extreme cramps/pain & daily bleeding. Ultrasound dx ovarian cysts. Depo shot given 1mo ago. Now pain&bleeding w/ exertion. Normal?
Docs say my mum has a fibroid or a cyst in her uterus,has constant bleeding they may have to remove the uterus.is this an ovarian cyst? suggestions?
Are iuds a major cause of ovarian cysts?
If Im having pain from a ovarian cyst, does that mean it has possibly ruptured or leaking? I read most cysts are asymptomatic. Im on the pill - low dose birth control. How long should wait to see doc? Been hurting a couple days so far?
A week ago, I lifted heavy item at gym. The next day my groin started hurting. Mostly right. Can the lifting flare up a ovarian cyst? I am on the pill. I read it could be a groin strain or hernia too. I go doc on Monday for this?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.