I posted last month about how I was trying generic Lysteda (Tranexamic Acid) to slow my period. It worked and it was amazing! I only took the pills twice last month and what a difference it made. I ended up having a light period for about eight days. That length of time is not unusual for me but I do usually have several days of heavy bleeding and really appreciated not having to go through that. So a month later and my period starts again. At the first sign yesterday, I took two tablets in the morning and then again in the evening. Stayed light. Took two this morning and still very light. I think I'll take two more at bed time (they make me sleepy) and then just see how I'm doing tomorrow. If it picks up, I'll take two more but I'll have to do it when I'm home for a few hours. I just feel so exhausted after taking them but a couple hours later, I'm doing much better. The only other side effect seems to be a slight headache. Nothing major and doesn
Iron infusions have become the new normal for me. I'd like to share my experience as well as hear from others going through infusions as well.