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Will motrin or regular aspirin stop or slow down a period?
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No: Aspirin and motrin help with menstrual pain and symptoms .They donot affect the amount of bleeding
Answered 6/30/2018
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Platelet inhibition: NSAIDs can help relieve discomfort during menses, but since they inhibit platelet aggregation, can increase the amount of bleeding during a cycle. This effect should be minimal. These medications should not stop a cycle or make it shorter.
Answered 4/13/2018
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