You cannot safely stop a menstrual period immediately at home
If you need to delay or stop bleeding, contact a healthcare professional
Prescription hormonal options may be used to delay or suppress menstruation
Do not start or stop hormonal medication without medical advice
If bleeding is very heavy, seek urgent medical care
Go to emergency care if you soak through pads or tampons every hour for 2 hours or more
Go to emergency care if you feel faint, dizzy, weak, or short of breath
Go to emergency care if you have severe pelvic pain, fever, or large clots
Seek medical care if you may be pregnant and are bleeding
Seek medical care if you have bleeding after menopause
Avoid aspirin if you are trying to reduce bleeding unless a doctor told you to take it
Rest, hydrate, and monitor bleeding until you can get medical advice