How to stop a heavy period flow

Heavy menstrual bleeding may involve soaking through protection quickly, passing large clots, or bleeding that interferes with sleep and daily activities. Causes include changes in the uterine lining, fibroids, adenomyosis, polyps, hormonal changes around perimenopause, and polycystic ovary syndrome. Ongoing loss of blood can contribute to iron deficiency anaemia, which may cause tiredness, breathlessness, headaches, or dizziness.

Arrange a medical review if the pattern is new, worsening, or repeatedly disruptive. A clinician may discuss medicines that reduce menstrual blood loss, hormonal options, or treatment directed at a uterine condition. Keep a simple record of bleeding days, number of products used, clots, pain, and any dizziness. Rest, drink fluids, and use the pain medicine recommended for you; do not take aspirin for bleeding unless a clinician has specifically advised it.

Seek urgent medical help if bleeding is very heavy and you feel faint, weak, short of breath, confused, or have chest discomfort. Urgent assessment is also needed for severe pelvic pain, possible pregnancy, or bleeding that continues despite changing protection frequently. These signs can reflect significant blood loss or another condition requiring prompt care.

Ask what might be driving the bleeding, whether you need a blood count or iron assessment, which treatment is suitable for your health history, and what amount of bleeding should prompt urgent contact.