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I took bc pill for a month for bad cramps but quit because i was feeling nauseous every day. any other options or just ibuprofen? i'm a virgin. thanks
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Dysmenorrhea: Painful cramps with your period often respond to nonsteroidal medications (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen. Naproxen sodium, sold over-the-counter as Aleve, (naproxen) may be even more helpful as it is given only twice a day.
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