How to Stop Menstrual Nausea?

Take ibuprofen or naproxen at the start of your period if you can safely use NSAIDs

Eat small, bland meals throughout the day

Stay hydrated with water, electrolyte drinks, or ginger tea

Avoid greasy, spicy, or very sugary foods

Try ginger in tea, capsules, or chews

Try peppermint tea or peppermint candy

Rest in a cool, quiet place

Use a heating pad on your lower abdomen

Avoid lying flat after eating

Get fresh air and take slow, deep breaths

Consider vitamin B6 if approved by your clinician

Consider magnesium if approved by your clinician

Track your cycle and nausea triggers

Talk to a clinician about hormonal birth control if nausea is frequent

Seek medical care if nausea is severe, persistent, or comes with vomiting, fever, fainting, or severe pain

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