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I get extremely fatigued the week before my period . i can still function but exercise is tougher and i am very sleepy, weak. concerning or normal?@

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Dr. Ayo Adu answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Possible anemia: Your fatigue could be due to anemia. You should consider getting blood work to evaluate this possibility with your physician.

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Answered 3/13/2019

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A member asked:

I get extremely fatigued the week before my period . i can still function but exercise is tougher and i am very sleepy, weak. concerning or normal?@

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ayo Adu answered

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

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