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  • female
  • 35 Years
  • 01/04/2021

What home remedy can I use to stop heavy periods?

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Heavy periods are mostly due to hormonal variations or any underlying condition. You may follow some home remedies to ease your symptoms such as eating foods rich in iron , vitamin C and potassiam rich diet such as lentils , raisins , bananas with drinking plenty of water. You may also need to consult a doctor to take some treatment.

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Consult a Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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