Use hormonal birth control to skip or reduce periods
Ask a clinician about continuous-use birth control pills
Ask a clinician about a hormonal IUD
Ask a clinician about the birth control shot
Ask a clinician about the birth control implant
Ask a clinician about other menstrual suppression options
Use NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen to reduce bleeding if appropriate
Use tranexamic acid if prescribed
Treat any underlying cause of heavy bleeding
Seek urgent medical care for very heavy bleeding, severe pain, dizziness, or fainting