Use a heating pad on your lower abdomen
Take ibuprofen or naproxen if safe for you
Try tranexamic acid if prescribed by a doctor
Use hormonal birth control to reduce bleeding
Consider a hormonal IUD
Rest and stay hydrated
Track your bleeding and cycle
Eat iron-rich foods
Take iron supplements if advised by a doctor
Avoid aspirin
See a doctor if bleeding is very heavy or lasts longer than usual
Get urgent care if you soak through a pad or tampon every hour for several hours
Get urgent care if you feel faint, short of breath, or have chest pain