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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Camilla Foster

What is period flu and how can you treat it?

Period flu symptoms can be debilitating, but there are various steps you can take to find relief (Alamy/PA) -

Do you experience nausea, dizziness or feel weighed down by headaches that resemble flu symptoms around the time of your period? You’re not alone.

If this is a regular occurrence that happens in a cyclical pattern, you might be experiencing what is commonly referred to as ‘period flu’.

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