Question 1

what causes nausea right before period?

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Prostaglandins: Most likely prostaglandins (pg, ) which are derivatives of arachidonic acid. Pg cause menstrual cramps, and can be associated with nausea, diarrhea, and mild temperature elevations - among other things. Pg rises dramatically before menstruation and peaks during your period.  Otc drugs like Ibuprofen block pg; you might find it helps with your nausea.

Question 2

what causes nausea right before a due period? which hormones?

Accepted Answer

Prostaglandins: Most likely prostaglandins (pg, ) which are derivatives of arachidonic acid. Pg cause menstrual cramps, and can be associated with nausea, diarrhea, and mild temperature elevations - among other things. Pg rises dramatically before menstruation and peaks during your period.  Otc drugs like Ibuprofen block pg; you might find it helps with your nausea.

Question 3

what causes nausea right before a your periods?

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Joys of womanhood: No greater mysteries than being a woman! many women have changes in their bowels before, during their period.  Bloating, gas, cramping, pain, diarrhea and even nausea have all been mentioned by patients.  Commonly can be fluid shifts and hormone changes that are associated with a period.  A more serious condition can be endometriosis, where uterine tissue is outside the uterus on the bowel.

Question 4

can nausea a week before period be a sign of pregnancy? can nausea be caused by being tired? or having stress?

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Nausea: Nausea is common in many conditions including but not limited to the ones that you mentioned like pregnancy, stress etc. In order to get a correct diagnosis it's important that you see your doctor and get some tests done. Please continue to stay well hydrated as well.

Question 5

cause of dry tongue few days right before period each month?

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Dry tongue: This is endocrinal.  Try honey candies/cough drops, or straight honey.
Biotine products for dry mouth also work.

Question 6

can yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) 21 cause neusea and a feeling of vomiting? secondly  can a hcg test detect pregnancy a day before period due date?
thank you

Accepted Answer

Yes and Yes: Birth control pills can cause nausea and vomiting. Blood test for HCG may be positive a day before expected period, however a negative result then would not rule out pregnancy.

Question 7

causes for nausea during period?

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HCG: The cause of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy is believed to be rapidly rising blood levels of a hormone called HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin), which is released by the placenta. (pubmed) this web site gives good information and advice about the nausea of pregnancy. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0002468/.

Question 8

what causes nausea one week before your period?

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Possibly PMS: Premenstrual syndrome (pms) symptoms can include pelvic/ abdominal cramping, nausea,  bloating, weight gain, moodiness, irritability, pain ; swelling of breasts, feeling tired, insomnia, headaches, ^ acne, food cravings, ^ appetite, swelling of hands ; feet, dizziness, thinking less clearly, urinary sxs ; exacerbation of chronic conditions.

Question 9

why do i have nausea and dizziness before period?

Accepted Answer

: Hormonal imbalance associated with menstrual cycles could be the explanation. Your doctor can prescribe pills that can limit your periods to once a year.

Question 10

does missed period or irregular period causes nausea?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps a different: Question - is the nausea caused by something else that could also affect menses?

I am not aware of irregular menses causing nausea.  However, being stressed, perhaps sick (with nausea) could delay menses.  Of course, some women early in pregnancy have "morning sickness", with nausea and vomiting.

Please see your doctor for a complete history and physical.  A pregnancy test may also be helpful.

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