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Can arthritis affect your period flow?
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No but meds do: Arthritis shouldn't affect your period but antiinflammatory drugs like advil (ibuprofen) can increase bleeding. Be careful and take as few as possible for the shortest amount of time.
Answered 9/3/2013
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