Feeling tired and lethargic?
You might have low blood
Get tested for free and help shape the future of women’s health.
How the Study Works
Joining is a simple two-stage process designed with your comfort in mind
Free Screening
We perform a quick, free finger-prick blood test to check for anaemia. You’ll get your results in minutes.
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  √ Minimal pain finger-prick
  √ Brief health questions
  √ Find out if you qualify
The Full trial
If you are eligible, you take the trial treatment alongside standard iron and vitamins for 6 periods.
√ Take tablets during periods
√ Regular check-ups
√ Keep a Health diary
Your Journey
We follow strict ethical guidelines to ensure your safety and privacy throughout the research
1
Free Screening
A quick finger-prick test to check if you have “low blood” (anaemia)
2
Start treatment
Receive Iron supplements and study tablets to take during your period
3
Monthly support
Keep a simple 5-minute health diary and attend short check-ups
4
Final check
Complete your health checks and receive your results and a thank-you gift
Why take part?
Participation is entirely voluntary. Participants receive expert medical oversight and treatments for anaemia that are free of charge.
   √ Free 3-month supply of iron & folic acid supplement
   √  Choice of free menstrual products (pads, tampons or cups)
   √  Comprehensive health checks including blodd pressure and heart rate
   √  Personalised blood test results to keep for your records
   √  Free treatment for infections found (for some participants)
   √  Reimbursement fro all travel costs to the study site
   √  A thank-you gift is appreciation of your time
   √ You are a woman aged 18 years or older
   √  You have periods at least every 38 days
   √  You are NOT currently pregnant
   √  Free treatment for infections found (for some participants)
   √  you do not plan to become pregnant in the next 9 months
   √ Our free test shows you have ‘low blood’ (anaemia)
Am I eligible to join?
If you suspect you have ‘low blood’ or feel tired and lethargic, you may be invited to be part of the full trial.
Why we do this research
Anaemia can disrupt menstrual cycles and pose a health threat in future pregnacies. By participating, you help us find if a tablet called Tranexamic Acid (TXA) can help iron work better to recover from anaemia.
Trial update
This section will feature information to keep you up-to-date on the trial progress.
Tips and other useful information
This is the space to share information and general advice for the participants to help them getting familiarise with the procedures of the WOMAN-3 trial.
Intererested in participating in the WOMAN-3 trial?