It can often take a number of months for bleeding to settle down, so it’s worth persevering for 3 months at least. Stopping and starting the POP is likely to result in irregular bleeding and it won’t work as a contraceptive.
Important: remember that you should not stop the POP if you get some bleeding, it is designed to be taken every day. This is because it is safe for the majority of people and does not require any checks of blood pressure or weight before starting it. Cerazette, Cerelle, Feanolla) is currently recommended for people who want to start a hormonal contraceptive during the pandemic. These medications do NOT work as a contraceptive. Important: Tranexamic acid is not suitable for people who have had previous blood clots in their legs or lungs. They are recommended on days 1-5 of your period and may be taken three times per day. These are non-hormonal tablets that lessen the amount of blood lost during a period.
It is important to keep hydrated and eat a healthy diet to prevent constipation while taking these tablets. Your GP may advise iron tablets and can prescribe these electronically for you to pick up at a pharmacy. If your bleeding is very heavy, this may result in low iron levels (anaemia). If you are not using any medical treatment currently but would like to start something new, either because you are struggling with symptoms or because your surgery has been cancelled/postponed.
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