Is there any way I can decrease the heaviness of my period flow?

Question

I have my period,
and it is particularly heavy this month,
so is there anything I can do to decrease the heaviness?
Thank you.

Answer 1

My dr told me to take ibuprofen to stop my spotting when I was spotting for 3 weeks. Take 400 mg of ibuprofen every 6 hrs. It worked to stop it so it might slow down the heaviness. Birth control helps also.

Answer 2

Oh, dear. That's horrible. I have a few stories I can tell you, but first, I'll give you the advice. Advice: 1. Try wearing a pad and tampon at the same time. 2. Get on birth control if it's heavy, otherwise, change your pad more. 3. Try getting into a routine of changing your pad, and carry a certain amount more around with you at all times! My Stories: 1. I'm a teacher, and I once leaked, and was told by a quiet boy in the class. Everyone else seemed a bit red and giggly, but I had no idea why, until this little boy came over 'Mrs Cardwell, umm...I think you have your period or something, because theres all this stuff on your skirt and chair, and I just told you so as you didn't get embarrased if more people find out...?' I thought what he said was pretty cute, he was only like 11, and a quiet little boy too :) 2. I was at home, so this wouldn't be bad, EXCEPT, we were having a dinner party, and I knew I was having my period, so I put on a pad and went to dinner. We started eating and I suddenly had a dreadful pain surge, so I excused myself from the table, and went to get a paracetamol. As soon as I left the table, I heard hushed, but rushed tones from my guests and husband, and heard the words 'blood' 'poor' and 'Gina', so I sort of clicked on, and went to change my pad. 3. This one is not very nice, as I couldn't have helped it at all. I was in town, and I had dreadful period pains. I had some painkillers, and started heading towards a toilet to sort myself out. However, the pains didn't die down, and before I reached the toilet, I collapsed, and came around about ten minutes later, with people all around me, and this little old woman in my face saying 'Did you slip, did you slip?' I thought I had, until a younger woman said 'No, she collapsed. I think it was her period pain...' Hope that helped, Gina xxx

Answer 3

There are a number of astringent herbs that help to reduce blood flow, such as Yarrow, Cransebill root, and Raspberry leaves.

I am a huge fan of raspberry leaves, since they are easy to find, cheap to purchase, and are one of the best uterine tonics i have ever used. Its also wonderful for relieving cramps, and are the only thing that has ever relieved mine (so much better than pharmaceutical pain killers, which never did much for me).

To prepare the tea, steep 1 tbsp of the leaves in a cup of boiling water for 20 minutes, and drink it at least 3 times a day starting a few days before your period begins, and throughout. If you can manage to drink it daily even when you're not having your period, all the better. It is also available in capsules and tinctures, but I find the tea works much better.

Answer 4

Actually there isnt really much you can do about how heavy the flow is. It is just determined by the outer walls compressing and the amount of blood u have. The only way you could narrow it down is by working out to make ur period shorter. I know it sucks but u really cant do much about it.

Answer 5

Hi Sweetie,
Yes, My neice & sister both had overactive blood flows, plus pain, cramping, headaches, bloating alot. Therefore they were sent to a Gynocoligist their Dr referred em to decades from 1 another, anyway both had to go on the Pill, not just to regulate the timing of period, but to eliminate the nature of how much blood loss was at stake. As if u loose too much blood per month, u r at risk of becoming an Anemic. Lack of Iron, lathargic, bruising easily, etc. And if the blood u R loosing R with Red Cells, it's a fact then. U need to keep r
Red Blood Cell Count above r White Cell Count.
This worries me as I turned Anemic as well becuz
of Endometriosis. Please go to R Dr ASAP and get blood work done, the Lab Results will speak for themselves. Iron deficiency is a major cause of some overactive blood loss cases.
Please Take Good Care of this problem. lol

LOL, Diana D

Answer 6

If it's just a one month thing, then no. If you have consistently heavy periods, you need to see your doctor. Birth control pills can make it lighter.

Answer 7

You should really consult with a gyn doctor if it bothers you that much.You could have something wrong with you.

Answer 8

drink more

Answer 9

no, nothing u can do.