Heavy bleeding is not normal. Period. Yet I see women dismissed every week with “just take the pill.” If you’re soaking a pad or tampon every hour, passing clots bigger than a quarter, or bleeding longer than 7 days — that’s heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB), and it deserves real treatment. Here are options that actually work👇 Evidence-based Treatments (beyond birth control pills) NSAIDs (like ibuprofen or naproxen) Taken at the start of your period, they reduce blood loss by 25–40% and help with