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Does having a monthly period cause like natural inflammation? why does ibuprofen work better than tylenol & acetaminophen based meds
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Prostaglandins: NSAIDS like Ibuprofen have a effect on a chemical released during the menstrual cycle called Prostaglandins. This can lead to an improvement in menstrual cycle cramping for some people
Answered 8/7/2017
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