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Ibuprofen might make your periods lighter, but it's not a long-term solution

  • Written by Mia Schaumberg, Senior Lecturer in Physiology, School of Health and Sport Sciences, University of the Sunshine Coast
Ibuprofen might make your periods lighter, but it's not a long-term solutionFrom shutterstock.com

A tweet saying ibuprofen reduces menstrual flow by 50% went viral last month.

The original tweet and ensuing responses fuelled a debate about society’s supposed unwillingness to talk about periods.

At the same time, many women responded with questions about the evidence behind this notion, how it works, and the risks.

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