Use a menstrual cup, tampon, or pad to manage the bleeding
Rest and stay hydrated
Apply a heating pad to help with cramps
Take an over-the-counter pain reliever if needed, such as ibuprofen or naproxen, unless you have a reason not to use them
Consider hormonal birth control methods to reduce or stop periods over time
Ask a healthcare professional about medications that can delay or reduce menstrual bleeding
Seek urgent medical care if bleeding is very heavy, you soak through pads quickly, feel faint, or have severe pain
See a healthcare professional if your periods are unusually heavy, prolonged, or irregular