Get Virtual Care
  • Primary Care
  • Urgent Care
  • FAQs
  • Support Center
For Businesses
  • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
  • For DMEs and Pharmacies
  • For Health Plans
  • For Providers
About Us
  • Who We Are
  • Why HealthTap
  • Our Standards
  • Contact
Log in
Book a video appointment
Book now
  • Get Virtual Care

    • Primary Care
    • Urgent Care
    • FAQs
    • Support Center
  • For Businesses

    • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
    • For DMEs and Pharmacies
    • For Health Plans
    • For Providers
  • About Us

    • Who We Are
    • Why HealthTap
    • Our Standards
    • Contact
Log in to HealthTap
HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

What to take to stop period after 8 days?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Alan Patterson answered

See your gyn: Period lasting too long see your gyn for an evaulation, and after a proper work up there are a number of options.

Answered 4/27/2018

5.5k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

If i take noresthisterone three days before my period is due and when i stop taking them will i ovulate after i stop taking them? Will i ovulate 2-3 days after or would it be two weeks after?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Is it safe to take Xamic(tranexamic acid) 500 mg capsule to stop heavy/prolonged period? i have been taking it every month at least for two days (1-1.5 gm everyday) for last four months. age: 29.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have been take megestrol only for 3 days , and I have stop ! Would that make my period not come c?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I am on birth control that stops my period because i dont take the placebo days as recommended by my OB/GYN. i had unprotected sex on 8/27 and i took a plan b 1 hour after unprotected sex. its been 4 days since. what symptoms should i watch for?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Pcos and am ttc. I take letrozole on days 4-8 and progesterone on days 14-24. If I get my period on day 21 should I stop taking the progesterone?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

People also searched for:

Is it ok, for me to take minigynon to stop my period if it goes on for over 7 days?
Hi. My Dr suggested that I take Miralax every other day bc of no bm..I get a bm around 1 hour later, but on the directions it says to expect a bm in 1 to 3 days. Why do I get bm in such a shorter period of time..is this odd? When do I stop taking it?
I have taken duphaston tablet for 5 days.My periods didn't started yet and it is 6days after stopping.I am taking this for 3months as soon as i stop ill get my periods but thus month i didn't.Can I take UPT or taking this tablet for5 day stops period?
When you take a delay pill on your 2nd day of your period does it stop your period for few days?
What does it mean when your period stop already and 2 days later you spot a little after u take a shower this has happened too times now this week?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited

For Businesses

Direct Primary Care for OrganizationsFor DMEs and PharmaciesFor Health PlansFor Providers

Company

About UsSupport CenterContact Us

Health Content

Health TopicsDoctor Q&A by Specialty

Join Us

For DoctorsJobs
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.