Question 1

is it normal to get fever and chills during my menstrual cycle?

Accepted Answer

No: Those are not normal symptoms of menstruation. There may be other causes to investigate.

Question 2

is it normal to get a fever and chills during my menstrual cycle and make my period stop?

Accepted Answer

Not normal: It sounds as if you have an infection. See a doctor and be diagnosed appropriately. Good luck.

Question 3

having chills during first day of menstual cycle?

Accepted Answer

Chills with menses: Have heard this complaint on several occasions, but without a real explanation except changes in hormonal balance or some other underlying medical condition responsible for elevation of temps (that is what chills and shivering do).  If this continues or you have any fever go and see your gynecologist.

Question 4

is it normal to have chills, shivering and nausea during menstrual cycle? severe cramping as well?

Accepted Answer

Can be: Prostaglandins are released when the uterine lining breaks down. They are a nasty group of chemicals that cause fever, chills, nausea, diarrhea, and pain. This can be treated with prostaglandin inhibitors such as naproxyn or ibuprofen which work best if started at least a day before your period starts or with contraceptives which decrease the amount of lining there is to break down or with both.

Question 5

could you tell me what happens during the menstrual cycle?

Accepted Answer

Your hormones: Decrease and you shed the lining of the uterus which is the endometrium.

Question 6

what to drink during my menstrual cycle?

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Usual drinks: You need not necessarily change your drinking habits during your cycle.  If you tend to get dehydrated and weak, keep up your fluids with water based drinks and gatorade can be beneficial as well.

Question 7

what is implantation during menstrual cycle?

Accepted Answer

Implantation: is when the embryo attaches to the uterine wall.

Question 8

how much blood does woman lose during menstrual cycle?

Accepted Answer

Menstrual bleeding: Average menstrual bleeding is around 30-40 cc (ml.) abnormal heavy bleeding is defined as greater than 80 cc(ml.).

Question 9

what're the effects of alcohol during your menstrual cycle?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Our reproductive system is controlled by a delicately balanced mechanism called the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis. The hypothalamus, which is part of the brain, the anterior pituitary gland and the testes in men or ovaries in women all produce hormones that we need for reproduction. Alcohol can interfere with the working of all three areas. It has also been linked to infertility.

Question 10

is it normal to get food cravings during the menstrual cycle?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes - it is common.

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