Zara Begum Zara Begum Asked 4 months ago

Can menstruation cause fever?

My teenage daughter sometimes gets a mild fever around the time of her menstruation. She says she feels a bit achy too. I'm concerned if this is a normal part of her cycle or something else.

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Amit Deshmukh Amit Deshmukh Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago
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Yes, my wife gets this mild warm feeling and shivering every month. Just take plenty of rest and stay hydrated with warm water.

Ritu Phogat Ritu Phogat Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Hey, don't worry too much. It is quite common to feel feverish or have a heavy head when your period is about to start because of hormone changes. Just make sure you are resting well, eating warm food, and if the fever is high, please don't hesitate to consult a doctor.

Shalini Pillai Shalini Pillai Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Progesterone levels drop sharply right before your period, which can cause your body's temperature regulation to go a bit haywire. This is why you feel hot or feverish. But if you have an actual high fever with chills, it could be pelvic inflammation or another infection, so please get it checked.

Abhishek Upreti Abhishek Upreti Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Honestly, periods behave like a dramatic Bollywood movie with all these wild symptoms! Feeling hot or feverish is just another plot twist. Unless you are literally burning up with high fever, a hot water bag and some rest should help you survive the drama.

Sunita Kulkarni Sunita Kulkarni Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

In all my years of tracking my health, I have noticed that a slight rise in body temperature is very common due to hormonal changes. It is often called 'period flu' by many women. Keep yourself well-hydrated, take easy home-cooked meals, and consult your gynecologist if the fever is quite high.

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Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

My girlfriend gets this literal fever-like feeling every single month on day one. She literally shivers and her forehead feels quite warm. She usually just takes a warm bath and sleeps it off, but if it crosses 100 degrees we definitely check with her doc.

Siddharth Rajan Siddharth Rajan Joined May 2026 4 months ago

My mother always tells my sister to drink warm cumin water during periods to reduce the body heat. It seems to work well for mild discomfort. However, if the fever is persistent, we always prefer consulting our family physician rather than self-treating.

Megha Jhunjhunwala Megha Jhunjhunwala Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I always get this hot, feverish feeling right before my date. I usually treat myself to some warm ginger tea and a bowl of comforting hot khichdi during those days. It really helps soothe the body aches and makes me feel so much better.

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