228038 493 Health & Nutrition General Health Women's Health true Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:04:23 -0700 /system/videos/1/98/43/26/264398.flv dealing,handling,easing,heavy,menstrual,flow,difficult,period,blood,feminine,problems,better How To Deal With a Heavy Menstrual Flow http://www.howcast.com/videos/228038-How-To-Deal-With-a-Heavy-Menstrual-Flow http://www.howcast.com/videos/228038-How-To-Deal-With-a-Heavy-Menstrual-Flow/edit approved 72 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=228038"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=228038" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 0 rachybop http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/228038/menstrual_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 1430 false false false 92790 0 21 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/228038/21.jpg Get rest Get extra rest if your bleeding is severe and disruptive to your normal schedule or lifestyle.

]]> 92791 1 26 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/228038/26.jpg Record information Record the number of pads and tampons you use so your doctor can determine if the amount of bleeding is excessive.

]]> 92792 2 34 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/228038/34.jpg Replace aspirin with ibuprofen Avoid aspirin because it interferes with blood clotting. Ibuprofen is often more effective than aspirin in relieving menstrual discomforts.

]]> 92793 3 43 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/228038/43.jpg Adjust diet Adjust your diet to lessen the effects of a heavy menstrual cycle. Studies show a low-fat, high-fiber diet reduces menstrual cramping.

]]> 92794 4 51 Tip Limit your salt intake. Also restrict your caffeine, sugar, and alcohol consumption.

]]> 92795 5 56 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/228038/56.jpg Seek medical care Seek medical assistance if bleeding intensifies or is accompanied by excessive pain or unusual discharge.

]]> 92796 6 64 Fact Sanitary napkins were first sold commercially in 1895.

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