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Does magnesium oxide help with hormonal migraines?
Hi, I tend to get headaches during my period. My doctor recommended taking a 500mg pill of magnesium oxide before bed to help with hormonal migraines. Have any of you had success with this? Does it affect your cycle at all?Asked 2 years ago
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Is the Ovira period pain reliever safe to use?
Is Ovira FDA-approved, and does it come with any side effects?Asked 2 years ago
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Is Ovira safe to use?
I'm looking at period pain-relieving options because I'm tired of taking medication every month when aunt flo comes to visit. So far, I have found Ovira, which seems to be cost-effective. However, I have two questions: Is it FDA approved, and does it have any side effects?Asked 2 years ago
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How long do Livia gel pads last?
Can I reuse the gel Livia pads, or do I have to replace them each time? Asked 2 years ago
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Where do you put Livia?
Where do I place the Livia pads to be an effective pain reliever? It makes sense that it has to be on the abdomen, but are there any other places I can place them that may be more comfortable? e.g., my lower backAsked 2 years ago
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Can you sleep with Livia?
I get really bad period cramps, and it's even worse when I lie down to sleep. I bought myself Livia, which works like a dream, but my only question is: Can I sleep with it on? Asked 2 years ago
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Can I use estrogen cream to help with PMS symptoms?
A friend told me that estrogen cream is beneficial for hormonal levels, but does that mean I can use it for PMS? If so, how long does it take before the estrogen cream takes effect?Asked 2 years ago
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Are blood clots a cause of period cramps?
I have no idea why my period has been so painful lately, but I have also started to notice that I am getting a lot of blood clots. Are the two linked at all?Asked 2 years ago
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At what point should I start to worry about clots in my period?
Are blood clots in your period a cause for concern or does this happen to everyone? Is there a point at which I should start feeling concerned? Asked 2 years ago
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Is it normal for my menstrual cramps to feel like contractions?
I have noticed that once my period came back after giving birth, my cramps started to feel like contractions. Is this a typical thing that happens? If so, why?Asked 2 years ago
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