Question 1

What medicines can be used for controlling heavy bleeding during menses?

Accepted Answer

This medicine will usually be the first line of management of heavy bleeding. However, other treatment options like oral contraceptive pills, intrauterine contraceptive devices or hormones may also be given to regulate cycles. The doctor will take into consideration various factors like your age, family planning status, sonography reports and hormone levels to decide the most appropriate line of management for you.

Question 2

Can I take progesterone and Trenaxa injection together?

Accepted Answer

Trenaxa injection is usually prescribed to control excessive bleeding during menses. Your dose will be escalated based on the severity of your symptoms. However, for women who have repeated heavy cycles and other signs of hormonal imbalance Progesterone pills maybe started to regulate the hormonal imbalance. This shall be done after evaluating your menstrual cycle, medical history and hormone levels by your gynaecologist.

Question 3

Can I take this medicine to avoid getting menses?

Accepted Answer

The menstrual cycle is regulated by various female hormones like estrogen, progesterone and luteinizing hormone. Other hormones like prolactin and thyroid hormones also indirectly affect menstrual cycles. This medicine is effective only in controlling excessive bleeding during menses and is not recommended for controlling or stopping regular menstrual cycles. It is advisable to consult your gynaecologist for controlling menses.

Question 4

For how many cycles can Trenaxa injection be taken?

Accepted Answer

If you are suffering from repeated heavy menstrual cycles, it is advisable to consult a gynaecologist. Though this medicine will control the excessive blood flow, it does not correct the underlying hormonal imbalance or other conditions that are responsible for causing the excessive flow. Hence, it is better to consult your gynaecologist and get a check-up done.

Question 5

Can Trenaxa injection help me to get relief from stomach pain during menses?

Accepted Answer

Stomach pain during menses is induced as the uterus contracts strongly giving rise to uterine cramps. Menses result from the shedding of the inner uterine lining that leads to the formation of various chemical mediators. These mediators induce abdominal cramps. This medicine does not inhibit the action of these mediators and hence as such does not have a direct pain killer effect. This medicine is used to control bleeding. However, as the bleeding subsides, the pain slowly reduces.

Question 6

Can Trenaxa injection be used to control post-menopausal bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Post-menopausal bleeding is never considered normal. There is always an underlying disorder that leads to post-menopausal bleeding. It is important first to diagnose the disorder and treat it for the same. Post-menopausal bleeding should never be ignored and a gynaecologist should be immediately consulted.

Question 7

How do you take Trenaxa injection?

Accepted Answer

Trenaxa injection will be given to you under the skin as an injection in a hospital or clinic by a doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject.

Question 8

What is the action of Inj Trenaxa?

Accepted Answer

Blood clotting is a complex process and involves various enzymes in different steps. Tranexamic acid is a structural analogue of an amino acid lysine which is important for the blood clotting process. Tranexamic acid helps in arresting bleeding by binding to certain receptors where lysine binds, inhibiting the enzymes that break down these clots. Hence, it helps to stop excessive bleeding.

Question 9

What are the side effects of Inj Trenaxa?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting are a few common side effects of Inj Trenaxa. However, these symptoms are usually mild and resolve on your own.

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