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A member asked:

Is it ok to take midol for my bloating while i'm on birth control but not on my period yet?

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No problem: Midol will not affect the pills effectiveness. It will not be less effective when your cramps come. If it help the bloating, go for it.

Answered 10/11/2017

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Im breastfeeding an its my first time after giving birth that i get my period. Can i take midol for cramps?

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I'm 25. I was taking birth control for 7 years until 2/2022. I haven't had my period since. I have hormonal acne & my lower belly is usually distended, though I have low body fat and it doesn't feel like bloating. Thoughts? Supplement recs?

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When i get my period my cramps are so bad that i cry and even midol won't help. What should I do? Plus i don't know what to do about birth control?

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