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Why do i feel sleepy and tired during period time?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Physiologic change: There is a major physiologic and hormonal change that requires some extra body energy stores resulting in the fatigue/sleepiness.

Answered 10/17/2016

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A member asked:

Why do i feel sleepy and tired during period time?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

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