You cannot safely stop a period instantly once it has started
Use hormonal birth control to reduce or skip periods
Take birth control pills continuously without placebo pills if prescribed
Use a hormonal IUD to make periods lighter or stop them over time
Use the birth control shot to reduce or stop periods
Use the birth control implant to reduce periods
Ask a doctor about prescription medicines that reduce heavy bleeding
Use ibuprofen or naproxen if appropriate to reduce bleeding and cramps
Treat underlying causes such as fibroids, endometriosis, or hormonal imbalance
See a doctor urgently if bleeding is very heavy, prolonged, or unusual
Do not try unsafe methods to stop bleeding on your own