The problem of uterine bleeding is often faced by many women of reproductive age. The normal menstrual cycle lasts for 5-7 days, while the total amount of blood loss is up to 80 ml of blood. In the event that various diseases develop in the organs of the genitourinary system, a woman may begin to bleed. A large loss of blood is often observed both in the postpartum and in the menopause.
Modern medicine is seriously engaged in the study of this pathology. Specialists from around the world conduct research on uterine bleeding. Based on the results obtained, drugs are being developed, the pharmacological properties of which help to cope with this problem.
Currently, modern medical institutions are successfully fighting uterine bleeding. The main condition for a successful recovery is hospitalization. In the process of treatment, each patient is individually selected medication, which is administered intravenously or orally. In advanced cases, doctors perform a surgical stop of bleeding, by diagnostic curettage. If none of these methods helped to eliminate the existing problem, doctors insist on removing the uterus.
List of hemostatic agents:
Dicynon for uterine bleeding
With uterine bleeding, synthetic drugs are often prescribed that have a beneficial effect on the uterine mucosa. Such a drug is dicynone.
Its pharmacological properties include the following:
the ability to activate the process of formation of thromboplastin protein;
normalization of blood clotting
prevents the formation of blood clots.
Dicynon is available in several forms: in tablets, in injections. This drug has proven effective in bleeding, the localization of which are small vessels. After taking dicynone (only the attending physician should prescribe the dosage), the woman will be able to feel the effect after a few hours. Multiple testing of this drug showed that the highest result is achieved when taking tablets, rather than intramuscular injections.
To stop uterine bleeding, specialists use the following scheme: two ampoules of dicynone are injected intravenously (intramuscularly), after which this drug is prescribed in tablet form every six hours. In order to prevent bleeding, the patient should take this drug orally, starting from the 5th day of the menstrual cycle.
Tranexam for uterine bleeding
The first aid for uterine bleeding is considered to be tranexam, as it is very quickly able to cope with this problem. This drug has a direct effect on the blood coagulation process and directly affects plasminogen (inactive). Tranexam is now available in pharmacies, both as tablets and as injections (intramuscularly).
If there is a moderate loss of blood, then tablets will be enough. When determining the dosage, the doctor must take into account the weight of the patient and the severity of the disease. Tranexam is often prescribed to prevent uterine bleeding, especially when preparing patients for surgical procedures.
Vikasol for uterine bleeding
Vikasol is a synthetic medical product that can replace vitamin K, which is important for women’s health and is actively involved in the production of prothrombin. In the absence or insufficient amount of this vitamin, women develop bleeding.
After taking vikasol, patients experience relief only after 12-18 hours, which is why it is not used in emergency care. Despite this, many doctors often prescribe this drug in the complex therapy of uterine bleeding, as well as for preventive purposes. Vikasol is prescribed to pregnant women after the onset of the first contractions to prevent the development of bleeding, which can develop during the onset of the active phase of labor.
Etamsylate for uterine bleeding
With menstrual bleeding, doctors often prescribe medications that can significantly reduce the amount of menstruation.
A great effect is achieved when taking etamsylate, which has extensive pharmacological properties:
has the ability to stop bleeding;
activates the processes responsible for blood clotting and the rate of platelet aggregation;
increases the elasticity and stability of capillaries, etc.
Against the background of taking etamsylate, patients do not experience internal discomfort, since this drug has a smooth effect on the female body. In the process of conducting numerous studies, it was found that etamsylate does not cause rapid blood clotting, so that blood clots do not form. It is prescribed for any type of bleeding, in particular uterine. Very often, etamzilat is included in the treatment program for heavy menstrual flow, as well as otolaryngological, dental and ophthalmological diseases.
Oxytocin for uterine bleeding
With the development of uterine bleeding, the first action of a specialist is to prescribe a drug to a woman who is able to quickly provide the necessary assistance. Oxytocin, which has a selective effect on the uterus, is able to stop blood loss.
After taking oxytocin in the female body, there is an increased excitability of muscle fibers, against which strong contractions begin. This drug can be administered both in tablet form and in the form of intravenous injections.
Askorutin for uterine bleeding
Ascorutin, which has been actively used in gynecology for many years, is able to provide real help to women suffering from heavy periods, often developing into uterine bleeding.
The composition of this drug contains the following main components: vitamin P (rutin) and ascorbic acid. Its direct effect on the female body is to strengthen the walls of blood vessels, prevent fragility and capillary permeability.
With prolonged use of ascorutin (the duration is determined by the attending physician), tissue regeneration occurs, and the protective functions of the female body are activated, capable of withstanding any negative effects.
Vikasol for uterine bleeding
An effective synthetic drug that can replace and saturate the female body with vitamin K is vikasol. This drug activates the production of prothrombin, which has a direct effect on blood clotting. Despite the fact that in the treatment of uterine bleeding Vikasol has proven to be effective, its appointment should be very careful.
Like any other hemostatic drug, vikasol has contraindications, which include: thromboembolism and increased blood clotting. That is why self-administration of this drug is prohibited. All appointments should be given only by the attending physician.
Etamzilat (injections) for uterine bleeding
Etamzilat is a medical drug with hemostatic properties. Against the background of taking this drug, patients experience strengthening of blood vessels, an increase in platelet cells in the bone marrow, etc. After the appointment of etamsylate in women, the fragility of blood vessels is significantly reduced, and the level of ascorbic acid in the blood plasma stabilizes.
When taking this drug, the effect is observed after 10-15 minutes. Having had a beneficial effect on the patient’s body, etamsylate begins to break down very quickly and be excreted during urination.
Aminocaproic acid for uterine bleeding
Aminocaproic acid is a synthetic drug often used to stop uterine bleeding. Its appointment should take place only in a hospital, where doctors have the opportunity to regularly monitor the quality of the blood of patients through a laboratory test – a coagulogram.
Aminocaproic acid is able to improve the functionality of the liver, as well as inhibit the formation of antibodies.
How to stop uterine bleeding at home?
If symptoms of profuse uterine bleeding occur, accompanied by signs of blood loss, it is necessary:
Call an emergency ambulance;
Lie on a horizontal surface, put a roller under your legs so that they are above body level;
Drink warm tea in small sips;
Put cold on the lower abdomen in the form of a cold bottle of water, ice wrapped in a cloth, observing time intervals of up to 10-15 minutes with breaks of up to 5 minutes.
Further treatment is carried out in a hospital.