It's no wonder I've been diagnosed anaemic, since I hit my 40s my periods are getting heavier and heavier. My Dr doesn'r seem concerned, she says that's normal as women head towards menopause.

I'm pretty sure I'm in perimenopause as I get midcycle spotting these last few years (anovulation apparently), and although my cycles are very regular they are a little shorter in length. I guess I should be grateful as I no longer get cramping or breast tenderness either.

The bleeding drains me though, because I have a mooncup I know how much I'm losing and on day 2 of my cycle I'm already past 100ml (I used to lose 70ml over the whole period, I'm a 7 day cycle person). Feel so tired with it. I wish menopause would just happen.

A friend mentioned tranexamic acid (she used before her menopause) and I'm thinking of seeing my GP again and asking about it. Anyone tried this or indeed anything else that helped?

A few people on here have menioned progesterone cream before and I'm curious but as far as I'm aware it's not available over the counter or by prescription in UK (I have seen it only via web).