Heavy Periods

Heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) means losing an unusually large amount of blood during your periods, which can affect daily life. GetMyMeds offers treatments to help reduce heavy bleeding, reviewed by a clinician.

How It Works

1. Complete an online consultation. Tell us about your symptoms, your menstrual history and any relevant medical background.
2. A clinician reviews suitability. Our prescribing team checks that a treatment is appropriate for you and may advise further assessment with your GP where needed.
3. Discreet delivery. If approved, your treatment is dispensed and delivered discreetly.

Who Is It For

Treatments such as tranexamic acid can help reduce blood loss during periods and are typically taken only on the heavier days of your cycle. They may suit those who experience consistently heavy bleeding and have had the cause considered. Because heavy periods can sometimes point to an underlying issue, our clinicians may recommend that you also see your GP, particularly if symptoms are new, worsening or accompanied by other changes.

FAQ

What counts as a heavy period? Signs can include needing to change protection very frequently, passing large clots, bleeding through to clothing or flooding overnight. If your periods disrupt daily life, it is worth seeking advice.

How does treatment for heavy periods work? Some medicines, such as tranexamic acid, help reduce the amount of bleeding and are usually taken during the days you bleed most heavily, as directed.

Should I see my GP as well? Yes, in many cases. Heavy bleeding can have various causes, and your GP can arrange any checks needed and discuss longer-term options such as hormonal treatments.