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Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Stomach Upset During Periods. On Medication For IBS. Can I Take The Pill To Stop Periods?
Hi, I have been unwell the past few months and all the doctors can pin it down to is IBS . I have been taking medication for it and it has been helping a lot. But I have noticed that my stomach is upset around the time that I have my period. Is it safe to use the pill to stop my period from occuring so that I don t get unwell?
Sat, 7 Jul 2012
Hi welcome to HCMForum. IBS is a condition occuring due to irritability of the intestines due to several reasons
including psychological reasons. If one have premenstrual tension it can efect the ibs. if you stop the periods it
may show negative effect on ibs. So i advise you to not to take such steps. besides i advise you some diet re-
-comendations as take more of curd and bland foods avoid more of spices chillies
including psychological reasons. If one have premenstrual tension it can efect the ibs. if you stop the periods it
may show negative effect on ibs. So i advise you to not to take such steps. besides i advise you some diet re-
-comendations as take more of curd and bland foods avoid more of spices chillies
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