How to Make My Menstrual Cycle Lighter

While menstrual cycles are a necessary part of life, they can also be a nuisance. Learning ways to lighten a menstrual cycle can help a woman feel more comfortable on a monthly basis.

Things You'll Need

• A doctor's appointment
• Calendar
• Pen
• Prescription birth control

Instructions

Instructions

1. Write down the starting and ending days of your menstrual periods for two to six months before visiting your doctor. On each day during these menstrual cycles write down the type of menstrual flow that you are experiencing. Take note of the types of feminine hygiene products used and how often they are changed. This list will assist the doctor in assessing the rate of your menstrual flow.

2. Call a physician and make an appointment to discuss your menstrual cycles. It is likely the doctor will want to schedule a physical examination.

3. Discuss your menstrual flow with your physician. Reference the calendar that you have used to write down what occurs during your period each month. Tell your physician that you would like to lighten your menstrual flow and review your options. Using prescription birth control methods is the most effective way to reduce your menstrual cycle both in length and amount of flow.

4. Decide which option suits your lifestyle and ask for a prescription. Options typically include but are not limited to birth control pills, cervical rings or injections. Each of these options delivers a steady dose of hormones, which will affect your menstrual cycle if taken correctly.

5. Take the recommended dosage of your prescription. Continue to chart your monthly flow and tell your physician about any uncomfortable or abnormal side effects.

Tips & Warnings

• A sexual health clinic may provide low- to no-cost prescription birth control and physical examinations.

• Do not take medication that is prescribed to anyone but yourself.

References

• Oral Contraceptives