Heavy Menstrual Bleeding: Natural Relief, Vitamins & Meds

Managing heavy menstrual bleeding can be achieved through both natural remedies like cinnamon and primrose oil, and medical interventions. Identify the vitamins and dietary changes that help alleviate excessive flow and shorten long periods.

Vitamins to Stop Menstrual Bleeding

Published Aug,14 2017 | By R. Y. Langham, Ph.D.

The website, Healthy Women states that heavy menstrual bleeding (also called menorrhagia) is defined as soaking a pad and/or tampon every hour during each menstrual cycle. According to Dr. Marina Johnson, endocrinologist, a normal menstrual period lasts 2 to 7 days within a cycle that ranges from 21 to 35 days.