Use hormonal birth control to skip or shorten periods, if prescribed by a clinician
Ask a clinician about continuous use of birth control pills, the patch, or the ring
Ask a clinician about a hormonal IUD or other menstrual-suppressing options
Use prescription medications only under medical supervision
Treat any underlying cause of heavy or prolonged bleeding with a clinician
Rest, hydrate, and use pain relief as directed if bleeding is already underway
Avoid unproven home remedies or unsafe methods to try to stop a period
Seek urgent medical care if bleeding is very heavy, prolonged, or accompanied by severe symptoms