Use hormonal birth control as prescribed by a clinician
Take tranexamic acid only if prescribed
Use NSAIDs such as ibuprofen only if appropriate for you and approved by a clinician
Ask a clinician about a levonorgestrel IUD
Treat any underlying cause such as fibroids, polyps, or hormonal imbalance
Seek urgent medical care if bleeding is very heavy, prolonged, or you feel faint, weak, or short of breath
Use pads or menstrual products to monitor the amount of bleeding
Avoid aspirin unless a clinician tells you to use it
Rest and stay hydrated
Contact a clinician before trying to stop bleeding on your own