You generally cannot stop a period bleeding immediately at home
Use a menstrual cup, tampon, or pad to manage the bleeding
Rest and avoid strenuous activity
Stay hydrated
Apply a heating pad if you have cramps
If you need to delay or reduce bleeding, ask a doctor about hormonal options such as birth control pills, norethindrone, or other prescribed treatments
If bleeding is very heavy, seek urgent medical care
Get emergency help if you soak through a pad or tampon every hour for 2 or more hours
Get emergency help if you feel faint, weak, short of breath, or have chest pain
Get emergency help if you pass large clots or have severe pain
Get emergency help if you might be pregnant
See a doctor if your periods are suddenly much heavier than usual
See a doctor if bleeding lasts longer than 7 days
See a doctor if you have bleeding between periods or after sex