How to Make Your Period Lighter

Periods can be a pain in the- well, you get it. These tips can help to make your period lighter and more bearable.

Talk to a doctor first. There's a chance that excessively heavy bleeding could be from a health problem. And even if it's not, they may be able to give their own professional advice.

Consider using the following:

• Birth control pills. These regulate your period. You need a prescription, and it's best to ask advice from a health professional before taking the pill. If your doctor says it's to control your period, then it may be covered by your health insurance.
• Vitamins. Take multivitamins made for women. Also, vitamins A, C, and E are good to make your flow lighter. You can take supplements, and/or eat lots of foods with these.

Aim for good overall health. Work out on a regular basis, and eat healthy. Decrease the amount of processed foods you eat. Try to eat less spicy food.

Cut down on all stress, hysterics and crying. It will increase the flow greatly.

Tips

• 1. Change your pads more often.
• Remember that each mensrual cycle releases about four to five table spoons of blood. It might seem like a lot, but really isn't.

Warnings

• Just as heavy periods can be a sign of a health problem, so can very light flows.
• Talk to your doctor if your flow is a serious problem, or if switching your diet.
• Don't overdose on the vitamin supplements. It is possible.