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. 1975 Oct 4;4(5987):17–19. doi: 10.1136/bmj.4.5987.17

Aminocaproic acid and menstrual loss in women using intrauterine devices.

J M Kasonde, J Bonnar
PMCID: PMC1674749  PMID: 1174902

Abstract

A controlled study of the effect of aminocaproic acid 3 g six-hourly taken by mouth during menstruation was carried out on 56 women for eight months from the time of insertion of a Lippes D intrauterine device (IUD). Thirty-five women presenting with menorrhagia in association with an IUD were also treated during three out of six consecutive menses. A highly significant reduction in menstrual loss was observed during treatment in both groups.

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