Use a heating pad on the lower abdomen
Rest and avoid strenuous activity during heavy flow
Stay hydrated
Take iron-rich foods or an iron supplement if advised by a clinician
Use NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen if safe for you and approved by a clinician
Use hormonal birth control if prescribed
Ask a clinician about tranexamic acid
Track bleeding patterns, clot size, and duration
Avoid aspirin unless a clinician tells you to use it
Seek urgent medical care if you soak through a pad or tampon every hour for 2 or more hours
Seek urgent medical care if clots are very large or bleeding is sudden and severe
Seek urgent medical care if you feel faint, short of breath, chest pain, or severe weakness
Seek medical evaluation if heavy bleeding keeps happening, lasts more than 7 days, or interferes with daily life
Seek medical evaluation if you might be pregnant
Seek medical evaluation if you have pelvic pain, fever, or bleeding between periods