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Is it normal to get headaches a few days before and after my period? I feel like this has been happening to me more within recent years.

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Anonymous 3w

You are losing blood- or preparing to lose blood. That’s why drinking water is so important. I noticed I had that problem because I’d have such heavy periods.

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Anonymous 3w

Yep! Someone told me it’s cause the period makes your brain swell and frankly I don’t wanna know if that’s true, but I know that a loss of blood (or prepping to) makes you tired, and often dehydrated. It’s normal, but if it feels excessive to you it’s always best to see someone!

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