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[kaypoisson.livejournal.com]

the last two time's i've gotten sick like a cold is right after my period. grr grr. does anyone else notice any illness after you're done with ur period? or just general bodily weakness?

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[serialadykiller.livejournal.com]

i've gotten colds several times *during* my period. i think your body is just trying to deal with all that monthly stuff that it's not so prepared for what else is coming it's way.

[sunfireprincess.livejournal.com]

I believe that your body's immune system is generally weaker at that time of the month. I need to read up on that, but that seems logical

[ladieophilia.livejournal.com]

Don't know about the physio, but I know that many cultures beleive that during the dark time for women they are spiritually weaker. Thier gaurds are let down, and they are more suseptibly to attacks. This may have been brought around by the fact that we do feel weaker during our periods, and often feel like we have run a marathon for that last few days. Ours bodies do tend to be worn down, and like anytime when your body is worn down or overly stressed, the immune system goes all wacky. Try to drink extra juice during your period, or take vitimin C supplements to help keep the immune system up.

[silvertipwings.livejournal.com]

yep. my ob/gyn told me my immune system was significantly lowered starting about two days before my period began (i got sick monthly, in addition to horrid cramps. this is why i love the pill.).

[skeptictank.livejournal.com]

It might not be a bad idea to take some echinacea &/or other supplements to help build up your immune system. Cramps are enough, you don't need to be sick on top of that every month.