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

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Oh and also, for some people taking NSAIDs like naprogesic...

User beetgreens, in the r/TwoXChromosomes: You are the community. You have all the power of the internet to mold it. subreddit, 01 Apr 2026

Oh and also, for some people taking NSAIDs like naprogesic (naproxen) or ibuprofen can make the flow lighter. Sources: [The…

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User AmputatorBot, in the SystemsCringe subreddit, 15 Aug 2022

It looks like you shared some AMP links. These should load faster, but AMP is controversial because of [concerns over privacy…

If your cycle is/becomes regular, you can start taking...

User But_I_Digress_, in the r/TwoXChromosomes: You are the community. You have all the power of the internet to mold it. subreddit, 21 Aug 2021

If your cycle is/becomes regular, you can start taking ibuprofen a day before you expect your period to come. https://theconver…

My gynecologist recommended it to me, so it should be...

User westoftheglass, in the WomensHealth subreddit, 09 Aug 2021

My gynecologist recommended it to me, so it should be recommended by a doctor. "Women who have heavy bleeding, and who…

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