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How much aleve (naproxen) should u take to lighten and shorten your period?
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Alleve: Alleve decreases pain and crampss does not decrease bleeding or flow
Answered 5/18/2015
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Aleve (naproxen) does not: Aleve (naproxen) will not lighten or shorten your period. I might help with cramping pain from menstruation. But this will not shorten your period or lighten it. Even women on birth control will still have periods.
Answered 12/31/2016
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