Menorrhagia

What You Can Do
Consider these tips for successful self-care of menorrhagia:

Get Plenty of Sleep. If you feel your schedule is disturbed by excessive bleeding, be mindful and try to get an adequate amount of rest.
Keep a Journal. It will help your physician to determine the amount of bleeding if you jot down the number of pads and tampons you use daily and overnight.
Try to stay away from aspirin. Aspirin interferes with blood clotting and should be avoided. However, other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) and naproxen (Aleve), often are very effective in relieving menstrual discomfort.
Remember your folic acid. If you suffer from menorrhagia, you are more likely to become anemic. Taking a folic acid supplement everyday will prevent anemia and keep you healthy.

This information is not intended to substitute the recommendations of your healthcare providers. Women’s Health Foundation disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information.