Is It Possible To Stop Menstrual Bleeding That Has Already Started?

Posted on Wed, 2 Dec 2015

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Question : Hi. I have got my period just now. 1st day of my period. I just want to ask you if i can take pill now to stop bleeding?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No, it cannot be stopped

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Once the periods start, it is not possible to stop it as hormonal changes in the body which have led to periods cannot be reverted back once the periods are started.
However, you can decrease the blood flow by taking tranexemic acid tablet 2-3 times a day.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar