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What Causes Numbness And Bitter Taste In Mouth During Menstruation?

What would be causing me to have a numb, bitter/metallic taste in my mouth that is so strong it is making me gag (not pregnant--currently having a heavy cycle--although my husband and I did have intercourse before and during my time of ovulation). I am 25 years old.
Thu, 9 Jul 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

The bad taste and numbness of mouth commonly occur in periods . The main reason for the bad taste in mouth is hormonal changes due mensuration as you already mention that you have heavy period . Well this is temporary .

The numbness is probably due anxiety during this period of time . This is also temporary and will go away in few days without any treatment .

Eat citrus fruits or drinking juices as they stimulate the saliva production and thus, help in washing the bitter taste.

Chewing on cinnamon , sugar free gum and cloves, few times a day,

Maintain proper oral hygiene .

If it persist even few days after your periods are over then consult dentist and ENT specialist for proper diagnosis and rule out condition like acid reflux , dental infection or dysfunction of any nerve .

Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Dr. Harry Maheshwari

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What Causes Numbness And Bitter Taste In Mouth During Menstruation?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. The bad taste and numbness of mouth commonly occur in periods . The main reason for the bad taste in mouth is hormonal changes due mensuration as you already mention that you have heavy period . Well this is temporary . The numbness is probably due anxiety during this period of time . This is also temporary and will go away in few days without any treatment . Eat citrus fruits or drinking juices as they stimulate the saliva production and thus, help in washing the bitter taste. Chewing on cinnamon , sugar free gum and cloves, few times a day, Maintain proper oral hygiene . If it persist even few days after your periods are over then consult dentist and ENT specialist for proper diagnosis and rule out condition like acid reflux , dental infection or dysfunction of any nerve . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Dr. Harry Maheshwari