What to do to stop period

Period pain comes from womb contractions, while unusually heavy or irregular bleeding may have a different cause. Adenomyosis, Endometriosis, Uterine Fibroids, an Ovarian Endometrioma, and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease can all produce pelvic symptoms in some people. The symptom pattern helps guide assessment but does not diagnose a condition. Pregnancy-related problems should also be considered when pregnancy is possible.

Use a heat pad safely and try gentle movement. A suitable anti-inflammatory pain medicine may work best when started early in the period, but check the label and ask a pharmacist or clinician if you have stomach, kidney, bleeding, or asthma concerns. If symptoms recur, a clinician may discuss the Combined Pill or Hormonal Coil, which can change bleeding and cramping. Keep notes on flow, pain, cycle timing, and missed activities.

Seek urgent help for sudden severe pelvic pain, faintness, fever, severe weakness, or possible pregnancy with pain or bleeding. Book a medical review if symptoms are new, worsening, occur between periods or during sex, or interfere with work, sleep, or daily activities. Do not keep increasing pain medicine when it is not helping.

Ask whether your symptoms need testing for an underlying pelvic condition, which medicines fit your medical history, and whether contraception could also serve as treatment. Ask what changes should prompt urgent reassessment.