Question 1

not getting period because of dehydration?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Unless the dehydration is severe and constant, that is an unlikely situation.

Question 2

can dehydration cause brown clumpy period and light flow?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Dehydration can cause many symptoms, however, your change in mensese coudl be caused by many things.

Question 3

how can dehydration affect my period?

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It doesn't: Unless severe dehydration, like needing hospitalization, it shouldn't affect your cycle at all.

Question 4

can you miss ur period from dehydration?

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Possibly: If your body is under stress, it can happen. Much more information needed to give you a proper answer though.

Question 5

is dehydration just a result of the combination of rough, long sex and dehydration immediately after my period, or should i be worried?

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See below: You are not likely to be dehydrated as a result of  either sex or a period. Your kidneys can conserve salt and water quite effectively.Drinking any liquids helps anyway.

Question 6

can early periods be caused by dehydration?

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No: But if you are under stress, that can do it. It's normal to have a little variation. Most women do.

Question 7

if you stay in a room heater for long periods of time,  do you become nauseous due to dehydration?

Accepted Answer

Dehydration: is never good.  Heat/sweat can cause dehydration.  Make sure to re-hydrate by sipping water during times of heat.  Peace and good health.

Question 8

can dehydration shrink brain and skull for long periods of time?

Accepted Answer

Brain &amp; Skull: Dehydration shrinks the brain for a few hours.  Often certain fluids are given to make one dehydrated before brain surgery.  If the brain becomes smaller before neurosurgery it is easier to work inside the skull.  The size of the skull does not change with dehydration.

There are other important effects of dehydration on the brain, such as blood flow and electrolyte balance, that are also importan

Question 9

could your period slow down when dehydrated?

Accepted Answer

Period down pulse up: When significantly dehydrated the circulating blood volume drops with the blood pressure as well as the period flow and your pulse speeds up to compensate for the lack of volume. Once re-hydrated those changes go away.

Question 10

my period has been on for 3 weeks and i've been feeling dehydrated is there a connection? should i see a dr?

Accepted Answer

Probably & yes: Before you get lightheaded, dizzy, and start falling out (/over/down/etc.), yes, see a dr--gyn / urgent care or er so they can check your blood (hemoglobin) level and be sure you are not bleeding excessively rather than just longer than usual.

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