@thismorning: Millions of women could be reaching for the wrong pain relief during their period 👀💊 Dr Zoe explains the surprising reason why.

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x_a2603
A :
Naproxen. Is the only way
2026-06-21 18:34:47
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realta2002
Réalta 🇮🇪 :
Who on earth is using paracetamol for a period pain? It does absolutely nothing.
2026-06-21 15:38:24
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clurmydia
Claire :
Been using ibuprofen since I got my period at 13
2026-06-22 10:12:34
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_stephosa
Omo🫧 :
I try and thug it out.
2026-06-21 15:02:00
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lucysfiveyearplan
lucyelizabethfaith :
Ibuprofen has been my go to for years
2026-06-21 10:59:41
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jennifersamways0
jensa :
But long term use of ibruprofen can cause stomach problems . So if taking ibruprofen every month from average age 13 - 45 . What are the long term effects for us women??
2026-06-21 11:28:45
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purelygrace4
purelygrace4 :
I endure the pain like a medieval
2026-06-22 07:14:04
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saturnthelilac
💫🪐 :
ibuprofen is king but mefenamic acid is EMPRESS!!!
2026-06-22 03:59:17
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hiitsmekirst
Kirst :
Ibuprofen is so bad for your stomach😳
2026-06-21 19:20:11
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alexandra_reeceford
Alexandra📕💛 🧘‍♀️ :
Tried them all nothing works when you have endometriosis and adenomyosis
2026-06-22 09:45:23
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shadesofc0ol
shadesofcool :
Am I the only one taking 2x paracetamol AND 2x ibuprofen??
2026-06-22 07:15:57
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megmagmasenmurch
megmagmasenmurch :
When I go to A&E with endo pain and the first thing they ask me is ‘have you tried ibuprofen or paracetamol?’ NO SHARON I CAME HERE JUST FOR SOME NUROFEN
2026-06-21 20:13:00
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jolie5861
Jolie 🇨🇦 ❌ :
Why are we being polite about this? It’s uterine contractions… like when you’re about to give birth. Slightly less painful.
2026-06-22 08:11:52
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funkymunkysnr
Sophie :
But the main issue is having to take pain medication in the first place
2026-06-21 14:22:06
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marinaverse2
Amy :
ive always thought paracetamol was useless for period pain! been having ibuprofen only since I started in my teens
2026-06-21 10:36:11
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brwnbrbee
N :
Me using paracetamol rn for my period pain bc I can’t take ibuprofen bc they mess with my other meds 🥲
2026-06-22 10:17:12
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ufuomaaaa
ufuomaaaa :
what about diclofenac??🤧
2026-06-22 09:52:12
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life.of.achom
LifeofAchom :
passing gas is a nightmare 😭😭😭😭
2026-06-22 10:00:45
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cehp53
cehp :
ive always used ibuprofen over paracetamol
2026-06-21 12:21:00
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eviltroyandevilabed
K :
Naproxen is the only answer people
2026-06-21 18:35:55
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kpopboii1999
Kpopboii1999 :
I just take paracetamol and ibuprofen together and that does me nicely
2026-06-21 12:56:37
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sarafmiller_
🌙 :
I developed 3 stomach ulcers at 19 from ibuprofen. I also wasn’t abusing it- followed directions. So hard bc acetaminophen doesn’t work for any pains.
2026-06-22 01:50:45
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zoekins92
Zoëkins :
Erm, who isn't taking ibuprofen and paracetamol together?!
2026-06-21 11:01:28
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marthaboorer
M🤍 :
Mefanemic acid is the one
2026-06-21 17:52:36
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amakawrites
AmakaWrites :
I go straight to naproxen or co-codamol 😩
2026-06-21 13:28:36
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