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Does taking ibuprofen stop your period?
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Review of literature: Indicates that Ibuprofen does not stop menstruation. It can decrease pain due to pms or menses ; reduce excess menstrual bleeding.
Answered 7/12/2019
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Review of literature: Indicates that Ibuprofen does not stop one's period. However, it can reduce bleeding in cases of excess menstrual bleeding ; decrease pain due to menses ; pms.
Answered 6/25/2014
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