You cannot safely stop a normal menstrual period immediately at home
Use a pad, tampon, or menstrual cup to manage the bleeding
Rest and avoid strenuous activity if bleeding is heavy
Drink fluids and eat iron-rich foods if you are losing a lot of blood
If you need to reduce bleeding, ask a doctor about prescription options such as tranexamic acid or hormonal treatment
If you are already using hormonal birth control, follow your prescribed regimen exactly
Seek urgent medical care if you soak through a pad or tampon every hour for 2 or more hours
Seek urgent medical care if you feel faint, weak, short of breath, or have chest pain
Seek urgent medical care if you have severe pelvic pain, pregnancy, or possible miscarriage
Seek urgent medical care if bleeding lasts longer than usual or is much heavier than normal
Do not take aspirin if you are trying to reduce bleeding unless a doctor told you to
Contact a healthcare professional promptly for any sudden or unusually heavy bleeding