Is there any way to prevent fainting on my period?
First of all, definitely talk to a medical professional and let them know your concerns! Some ways that you can predict that you may faint during your period is if you have been told by a medical provider in the past that you have anemia (which means you have a low red blood cell count). Basically, you are circulating less oxygen in your blood which can make you feel tired and weak, but also can cause you to faint. Also, even if you haven’t seen a doctor in a while, if you notice that your periods are heavy or you have severe cramps, and you tend to feel tired and weak during them, that also puts you at risk for fainting. If your cramps are so severe that they cause you to faint, that is not normal and you should see a doctor ASAP - Just to make sure that you don’t have another underlying issue at play. A suggested treatment would be to increase your iron intake in your diet with green leafy vegetables, quinoa and red meat, or by taking iron supplements.
If you’ve had confirmation from your doctor that you could be at risk of anemia, a gentle iron tonic, such as Floradix, may be worth incorporating into your regime. Anemia is a complication that results from low red blood cell count, therefore, your body circulates less oxygen in your blood. This can make you feel more tired and weak, as well as cause fainting. We need to make sure that we consume enough vitamin C to enable us to absorb adequate levels of iron. We require a delicate balance of potassium and magnesium in order to avoid our blood pressure becoming too high or, as is the case with dizziness and fainting, too low. If there are any special medications that your doctor recommended to prevent fainting, you should take those too! Also, it is not normal that severe cramping or pain is making you faint, so absolutely go check in with a doctor if this is the case.
