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Hey, i'm 18 years old. i'm suffering from very painful period cramps every month unfortunately, causes me fainting sometimes. my periods are usually on time and not very heavy. i have sharp mood swings and depression during it. is it normal?

Q: hey, i'm 18 years old. i'm suffering from very painful period cramps every month unfortunately, causes me fainting sometimes. my periods are usually on time and not very heavy. i have sharp mood swings and depression during it. is it normal?

: No. Your doctor can prescribe you medication that can limit your periods to once a year. It would be prudent to consult a gynecologist. Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health! Safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

No. Your doctor can prescribe you medication that can limit your periods to once a year. It would be prudent to consult a gynecologist. Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health! Safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines

Answered 11/17/2022

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Please speak to your doctor. There are medications that can help. You may need some testing first to be sure there are no specific problems causing this.

Answered 11/22/2022

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A member asked:

Hey, i'm 18 years old. i'm suffering from very painful period cramps every month unfortunately, causes me fainting sometimes. my periods are usually on time and not very heavy. i have sharp mood swings and depression during it. is it normal?

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