Apply a clean pad to absorb the blood
Rest and avoid heavy activity
Lie down and elevate your legs if feeling weak or dizzy
Drink water to stay hydrated
Use a cold pack on the lower abdomen for 10 to 15 minutes at a time
Avoid inserting anything into the vagina
Avoid sex until bleeding stops
Take only medications prescribed or approved by a clinician
Seek urgent medical care if bleeding is heavy, sudden, after pregnancy, after menopause, or comes with severe pain, fainting, fever, or dizziness