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Why is advil (ibuprofen) preferred over asprin for menstral cramps during period ? do they work the same for pain?
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Probably: It seems to work better than Aspirin and is less likely to increase menstrual bleeding at the time of the period than asa is.
Answered 6/24/2014
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