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Does drinking a lot of water during your period help make it shorter, lighter, and/or less painful? any other tips for a less symptom filled period?
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No effect: Drinking water has no effect on your period. Many birth control options exist that would lighten your period. Consider a Sklya or Mirena (levonorgestrel) IUD. This may even take your period away
Answered 12/18/2014
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