q: Why do I always get sick during my period?

Question

For as long as I've had my period, since 13, I always get sick for the first three days. It's gotten so bad my mom lets me miss school for the first day cause all I can do is cry. Quite frankly, I'm getting sick of my uterus punching itself for three days in a row. Not only this, but my flow is extremely heavy and I'm 99% sure I'll bleed out some day. Any tricks for not being so sick the first few days? I know I can't prevent the heavy flow, but I at least want to be in less pain. :(

Answer

See your doctor and talk to them about a possible birth control that would help with sickness and heavy bleeding. For example, I have anemia, and I have extremely heavy periods. I take supplements, but if I were to have a period every month, all the iron that I've taken in would then deplete with the period. I am on birth control, and I take my pills for 3-4 months straight without a period. Then I'll have one period, and start again for 3-4 months. The period I do have usually isn't as heavy as they would be if I was having one every month, or as heavy as they were before I started birth control. However, this should ONLY be done with the express recommendation from your doctor. There are other medical conditions where this could cause more issues and you should always consult with your doctor before changing medications or medication schedules. Good luck!

q: Why do I always get sick during my period?

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