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
From shutterstock.comA 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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