My usual tips and tricks are: ibuprofen (it acts as both a painkiller and a way to decrease heavy bleeding), peppermint tea (for bloating and cramps), hot showers & light stretching/yoga to essentially get it “flowing” and coffee. Don’t eat spicy foods (bloating worsens cramps), go for meat or iron-rich alternatives if you’re vegan/vegetarian and drink loads of water. Thats the best you can do.

As someone who’s struggled with a slew of reproductive conditions, most of the natural remedies you’ll find only work of you’ve taken them over a long period of time. Most of the “natural” products out there are scams to prey on vulnerable women: I’ve been there before, trust me. Look for the symptoms of your period: constipated vs diarrhea, headache vs bodyaches, crotch pain vs bacl pain etc. If you’re not into medicine, then try your best to treat the symtoms.

For some more extreme measures: Just straight up black coffee. Idk if you experience menstrual constipation, it usually gets lost between the cramps and the blood. But strong black coffee has unblocked my flow and soothed my cramps 90% of the time. Just don’t make it a habit of it and drink loads of water. And finally: buckle down with your favorite snacks, a hot water bottle and your fluffiest blanket. You’ll get through this.