Which pill stops the flow? mefenamic acid vs tranexamic acid for heavy periods
NCT ID NCT06369012
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested two drugs—mefenamic acid and tranexamic acid—to see which better controls abnormal uterine bleeding in women aged 15 to 45. 130 participants took one of the two medications, and researchers measured how much bleeding decreased. The goal is to find a simple, effective treatment for this common problem.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- mefenamic acid and tranexamic acid
- What this could lead to
- If one drug works better, it could offer a simple, non-surgical option to control heavy menstrual bleeding.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with no phase designation, so results may not apply to all causes of abnormal bleeding. Both drugs have side effects like stomach upset or clotting risks.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ain Shams University Hospitals
Cairo, Egypt
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