Use hormonal birth control as prescribed by a healthcare professional
Ask a clinician about skipping placebo pills with combined oral contraceptives
Ask a clinician about continuous-use birth control options
Use NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen only as directed on the label or by a clinician
Maintain good hydration and rest
Use a heating pad for cramp relief
Seek medical advice if your bleeding is unusually heavy, prolonged, or irregular
Seek urgent care if you soak through pads or tampons rapidly, feel faint, or have severe pain