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by Anonymous on November 6th, 2006

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How can I stop or slow down my period flow for a few hours?

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  • by cats0101 on November 7th, 2006

    cats0101

    Pick up the red phone that says 'emergency' and call Mother Nature & tell her you need a break.

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  • by koldkanuck on July 29th, 2008

    koldkanuck

    Stick a cork in it lol

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  • by Snooch on April 21st, 2008

    Snooch

    You can't stop it. Contrary to what others may think.
    You did not mention cramping, you mentioned slowing it down for whatever reason. DO NOT.
    Let your body do what it is supposed to do and get through it. It is natural. Stopping it is not.

    Tampons are a popular form to control the bleeding when it comes out but they are not healthy. They allow residual blood to remain in there instead of cleansing out.
    Amusement parks/roller coasters do NOT slow it down. Trust me I know. I go to Cypress Gardens every month and many times during my rag time.
    It does not slow down when following its NORMAL cycle of flow. I saw that typed and maybe someone had a slow moment but trust me you can gush while on a roller coaster =)

    Some forms of birth control give you minimal periods .... how this is healthy I have no clue but a lot of women have turned to them.
    In many years to come we will probably hear the effects of those choices.
    We have our heavy days and light days. That is life.
    Showers or baths may stop the flow for a bit but not long.
    Remember each woman's body is different and what may work for some, may not work for others.

    Taking pills or aspirins is not a good idea, period. No pun intended.
    Ibuprofen is good because it is not a blood thinner and it can slow the flow but if you are looking for sexual relations as a reasoning for this.. well hun you will get him in there and he will plumb it out of you anyhow. Messy stuff and menstrual blood is waste so .. play in it if you want to.


    Those that basically said "you can't" are telling you the most healthy and honest answer in stopping your period.

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  • by Anonymous on November 7th, 2006

    Anonymous

    You can't.
    You can however arrange to skip a period if you're on the contraceptive pill by skipping the seven day break or the seven inactive pills and going directly to the nest active pill. Not a good idea to do it on a constant basis, but every now and then will do you no harm (I checked this with a doctor). I used to do a fair bit when I was modelling to avoid bizarre little "mouse tails" in pics!

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  • by anonymous on November 6th, 2006

    anonymous

    You can't.

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  • by wickdbonz on July 29th, 2008

    wickdbonz

    cool compress in the nethier reigon and lower belly, dark room, and motrin 500mgs

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  • by Anonymous on July 29th, 2008

    Anonymous

    I have found taking 4 aleve tablets slows the period down. I have not found anything to stop it completely. If you find a remedy to completely stop your period please e-mail me at ragsdale8@hotmail.com and let me know the remedy if you do not mind. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!

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  • by azure on June 5th, 2008

    azure

    i went on here to find out an alternative way besides the way i know which i will share. IBPROPHEN!!!!!!! taking four pills or 800 mg will slow or stop your period. thats what my gyno told me and it works. i have really bad heavy long peroids naturally so thats why ive been on birth controll for 7yrs and 2 of those yrs i was on the depo becuz that was the only way they could stop my peroid after i had it for 3 months straight one summer. i never see my bf and tonight im finnaly gonna see him for once and my dumb period started even though im on birth controll and shouldnt and it should just be a break through but its been a couple days and since he wont have those kinda relations with me when im bleeding even just a little bit, im mad!! i want there to be a way to stop it all together! just for tonight!

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  • by Anonymous on April 24th, 2008

    Anonymous

    If you ask your health care provider they will tell you there is no reason you should have to have a period every month. That is why they have seasonal pills and shots that stop your flow for long periods of time. What may work and not always is if you take two of your "active" birth control pills. The doctor has told me this is okay and it WILL NOT hurt you. Don't worry about nature taking its course you can't harm yourself from stopping it. Have fun with whatever the reason is you want to stop.:)

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  • by Katarina on April 24th, 2008

    Katarina

    Let me state first and foremost that I totally agree that you cannot stop your period and if you tried it would be very unhealthy but as you said "snooch", everyone is different which is why I've put a few suggestions that may work for some individuals not to stop it completely but to try and make their cycle at bit easier to manage if not at all completely, at least momentarily.

    Second, maybe for you roller coasters do not work but for me it does work as I've mentioned before until im not doing any activities. It sounds like to me you are one who bleeds heavy regardless of what you do. I could be wrong and not here to bash you, I just wanted to share some techniques with those who might find it useful and/or add on to comments that could add some sort of assistance to others.

    Last and not least, if this topic is something in which any individual reading this would really like to know more about, then the best advice sometimes is to ask your family and friends. Because the point of this topic is to provide a positive advice as best as possible and not downgrade others POV.

    So people, just ask your friends and family (If that's the case)!

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  • by ilovesugar on April 21st, 2008

    ilovesugar

    cross your fingers

    good luck

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  • by Katarina on April 21st, 2008

    Katarina

    Some advices on here are ok, others are completey off track. To make your cycle a bit easier to deal with, here are a few solutions:

    1. Never drink alcohol when you're about to get your period or on it. It agitates it way beyond the normal cramping, and can make you have a constipated feeling in some cases. Usually alcoholics suggest this method.

    2. Someone had it right when they wrote take a shower. However, I would recommend warm to cool water. It eases the pain for a little while and hot water can sometimes intensify the pain. Yes, as women our body's are that sensitive. But if hot water works for you, then by all means, go for it.

    3. When taking asprin/ibuprofin, they say you should alternate medicines when taking them. For example, if you take Advil every 4-6 hrs for the pain, your body will become somewhat immune. But if you took Advil and then switched to Motrin the next time you are suppose to take you're next pill, then your body won't become so to say "stubborn".

    4. Taking the pills as someone said can slow down your period a bit, make flow lighter, and at times completely rid you of your cramps. The downside is that you may gain more weight and hold more water mass than usual.

    5. Some women don't know it but dreading going to the theme parks on your cycle is not a bad idea. The force of the roller coasters will actually slow it down by probably 75% and/or in some cases like mines,will stop it momentarily until later that day when I'm not doing any activities.

    6. If you use tampons, when it's removed it will slow it down a bit, but be cautious and not use it when cramping because it can make it worse.

    7. Misc Advice: Sometimes when cramping just lay on your back and place a soft and/or firm pillow over your stomach for a little while.

    8. If some of these things do not help, then my advice is for you to schedule an appointment with your doctor immediately because it could be a sign of a bigger problem that was overlooked or just occurred.

    9. Good ole' fashion exercise, the more active you are the lesser the flow.

    P.S. If you want to skip your period, you're putting your health at risk by doing so, but if it's your choice, they have seasonal which allows you to get your period only 4 times a year or do it the old fashion way and be a gymnist (lol).

    It's human nature and its said that those who have steady periods is a sign of good health. Also, it prepares the body for embryos that might develop in the uterus. That's life!

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  • by DeeDee on January 18th, 2008

    DeeDee

    Yes, actually ... you can.

    Taking ibuprofen (Advil) will slow it down ... not sure about Aleve or Tylenol. My ob/gyn gave me this advice.

    I found this:

    What can I do for very heavy flow?
    Take ibuprofen
    Whenever flow is heavy, start taking ibuprofen, the over-the-counter anti-prostaglandin, in a dose of one 200mg tablet every 4-6 hours while you are awake. This therapy decreases flow by 25-30% and will also help with menstrual cycle-like cramps (7).

    at:

    http://www.cemcor.ubc.ca/.../...vy_menstrual_flow

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  • by Aelfward on January 13th, 2007

    Aelfward

    I don't recommend it, but I've read that alcohol can lessen bleeding on periods for some women.
    Sometimes a hot shower will make mine "pause" for a few hours...

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  • by xxxxxxxxxx on January 13th, 2007

    xxxxxxxxxx

    if you are on birth control you can use that to skip a day or so of your period. the dr told me that it was ok. as long as you have 3-4 days of a period.

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  • by Wendora on January 13th, 2007

    Wendora

    What do you plan on doing for a few hours that your menstrual flow will interfer with? Pop in a tampon and hope for the best. Don't you know that expression "Go with the flow"?

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  • by Anonymous on January 13th, 2007

    Anonymous

    midol slows mine down, i have horrible periods and go through a super in an hour on the first day, id die without midol and pluss it gets rid of the bad cramping and all that other stuff

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  • by Robin_W384 on March 31st, 2011

    Robin_W384

    heres 3 tips you can try 1.mix the juice of a 1/2 lemon into a cup of warm water drink it down slowly an hour before breakfast & an hour before dinner.. 2.you can also sip on cinnamon tea throughout the day..3.cayenne peper is a poweful bleeding regulator add 1/8 of a teaspoon to your favorite herbal tea & drink it..

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  • by Robin_W384 on March 31st, 2011

    Robin_W384

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  • by Richele_B on February 9th, 2011

    Richele_B

    How can I slow down my period and be able to do my housework? I cannot even stand without it running down my leg! Is there something I can do without going to a doctor?

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  • by DawnOrzechowskiPatterson on January 30th, 2011

    DawnOrzechowskiPatterson

    Just wanted to drop a line and say that the ibuprofen absolutely works. I was at my ropes end when I came across this article. I have found that depending on the cramping I usually take between 2 & 4 gel caps of Advil. Hope it helps you too!!!

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  • by raecast36 on May 12th, 2010

    raecast36

    Regular crunches for cramps and Apple cider vinegar (1 tablespoon),honey(1 tablespoon), and one coffee mug of water mixed together. This is my new remedy for my cycle. Hopefully this will be a good solution since over the counter pain killers can be really hard on the body. I am all about natural so if there is another good natural cure I am all for it but so far this one seems to be working. God bless everyone!

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  • by jade121 on August 25th, 2010

    jade121

    Well i am on meds for another medical disorder and they stop my period for months at a time this is the first time i have had it in the past 6 months and it is painful when you havent had this feeling in so long and you are use to not having it anymore.

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  • by stephanie.rodriguez.710667 on May 17th, 2012

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  • by DeeDee on January 18th, 2008

    DeeDee

    Yes, actually ... you can.

    Taking ibuprofen (Advil) will slow it down ... not sure about Aleve or Tylenol. My ob/gyn gave me this advice.

    I found this:

    What can I do for very heavy flow?
    Take ibuprofen
    Whenever flow is heavy, start taking ibuprofen, the over-the-counter anti-prostaglandin, in a dose of one 200mg tablet every 4-6 hours while you are awake. This therapy decreases flow by 25-30% and will also help with menstrual cycle-like cramps (7).

    at:

    http://www.cemcor.ubc.ca/help_yourself/articles/very_heavy_menstrual_flow

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  • by bloodymaryo9 on April 7th, 2009

    bloodymaryo9

    eat four bananas during a full moon and hop four times backwards towards the moon.Repeat after me...theres no place like home,deal with it ppl it cant be stopped!!!

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  • by bloodymaryo9 on April 7th, 2009

    bloodymaryo9

    eat four bananas during a full moon,hop backwards four times back toward the moon,repeat after me..theres no place like home,with a funny clown mask on! without the mask this WILL NOT WORK!!!!

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  • by katie7576 on March 18th, 2009

    katie7576

    It may be gross but if you're only concerned about a few hours you can take a bath. Water ususally slows down the flow for me..but I must admit I've never actually taken a bath while menstruating..I've found other ways to use water.

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  • by Pixie1973 on March 18th, 2009

    Pixie1973

    Motrin or Ibuprofin. I can't say how many milligrams exactly but I myself take two prescribed 600 mg Motrin. It does work to slow it down. I get heavy periods that control my life because I can't do ANYTHING and especially the first two days. I take the Motrin for now and in a couple of weeks I am getting the Oblation surgery down which stops it completely for some and makes it light for others. I can't wait!

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  • by Anonymous on December 21st, 2008

    Anonymous

    fart loudly, it always helps me.
    its pushes the blood flow in there out for like 3 days.

    eat beef and flatulate it out

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  • by G-GIRL01 on February 13th, 2010

    G-GIRL01

    DDAVP if you have Von Willebrands disease. a blood clotting disorder that must be diagnosed by u'r doctor first. Trust me, i hope it's not that. google it.

    otherwise, DON'T take anything with aspirin . aspirin is a blood thinner used to prevent clots. think about it.

    tylenol helps me.. both for cramps and slows it down a bit...but it could be psychological. . good luck!

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