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Does ibuprofen stop or lighten your period?
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IBU and your period: Ibuprofen, an "NSAID" reduces your body's production of prostaglandins. Prostaglandins work on the blood vessels in the inner lining of your uterus. Therefore, it can affect the amount of bleeding during your period. So ibuprofen can reduce bleeding during your period and can also help with menstrual cramps.
Answered 7/11/2016
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