Can Aspirin Make Your Period Come Faster

There is a common misconception that aspirin makes periods faster. In some other cases, it makes the period thicker. The above are just beliefs based on theory. There is no fact.

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Aspirin is a common drug for relieving minor aches, pains, and fevers. People also use it as an anti-inflammatory or a blood thinner. It is this blood thinning effect that makes many women believe it makes periods faster or thicker.

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Can Aspirin Make Period Come Faster

Research showed that neither aspirin or acetaminophen in the doses given alter either total menstrual loss or the pattern of loss during the first 3 menstrual days.

So the idea that aspirin causes heavy menstrual bleeding or longer than usual is wrong. However, the belief may be true if the dose is altered.

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Blood thinning effect is achieved with a lower daily dose of aspirin. It may affect the menstrual period if used at this dose. Women of child bearing age taking daily doses of aspirin should put this in mind.