Do not attempt to stop a period permanently at home
Use a menstrual suppression method if appropriate (talk to a clinician for options)
Consider hormonal methods to reduce or pause bleeding (e.g., continuous combined hormonal contraception)
Consider progestin-based options (e.g., norethindrone or other clinician-prescribed regimens)
Use a hormonal IUD if suitable for long-term reduction of bleeding (clinician guidance)
If you need short-term symptom relief, use NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen as directed on the label
Use tranexamic acid only if prescribed and appropriate for you
Track bleeding and note severity, clots, and duration
Seek urgent care if bleeding is soaking 1+ pad or tampon per hour for 2+ hours, passing large clots, feeling faint, severe dizziness, shortness of breath, or chest pain
Seek urgent care if you might be pregnant or have severe one-sided pelvic pain, fever, or foul-smelling discharge
Contact a clinician promptly if bleeding lasts longer than 7 days, is unusually heavy for you, occurs after sex, or happens frequently between periods
Avoid stopping or delaying periods with non-prescribed hormones or supplements without medical advice
Avoid relying on home remedies to stop bleeding quickly