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Is it normal to be more bloated, gassy, and feel a need to pee more when near or on your period?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: Those are common complaints as the period approaches. Anti-prostaglandin medications like advil, (ibuprofen) aspirin, motrin, etc can greatly reduce those symptoms.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/11/2017

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A member asked:

Is it normal to be more bloated, gassy, and feel a need to pee more when near or on your period?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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