I was told I would bleed more, but that's what you're supposed to do because of menstrual cramps. The more that comes out, the less pain you'll be in.
Worse than what? Your period shouldn't be bad to begin with, if it is then talk to your doctor about the menstrual problems that you suffer from and do something about them. Ibuprofen is a painkiller so can be used to deal with menstrual related headaches and menstrual cramps. Ibuprofen is also an NSAID so will help to reduce menstrual flow too, it's often used to treat heavy periods.
No, you can do anything you'd do normally. Some women find exercise helps during menstruation to ease menstrual cramps, while others find more strenuous exercise such as running can make cramps worse - it's about doing what you feel comfortable with, no reason to run if it's making you uncomfortable. If you're a professional runner then note that your performance can be effected during your menstrual phase.
Feeling cold might not cause menstrual cramps but they might make it worse. TCM (traditional Chinese medicine) says that a woman's reproductive system is linked to her feet, so it's advisable to especially keep the feet warm during menstruation.
Definitely. Hormonal birth control, as one of its pleasant side effects, decreases the amount of cramping and the amount and duration of menstrual flow.
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Many things. It could be harmless like menstrual blood or it could be an infection or an injury or even something worse - see your doctor if you are seeing blood without having your period.
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it was worse in the Paleolithic time period.
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I was just looking this up so I dont know for sure, but I remember reading somewhere that you shouldn't smoke too much during your period because it will make your cramps worse. I don't know about any other reason..
In general, hormonal birth control decrease menstrual pain. The copper IUD sometimes increase menstrual pain in the first few months, but this side effect is usually well-controlled by taking ibuprofen or ketoprofen.