Does drinking coffeeor any caffeine, for that matteraffect the length and severity of your menstrual cycle symptoms?
The research may surprise you.
So what is the truth?
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Can drinking coffee actually make your period last longer and make PMS symptoms worse?
Spoiler alertit doesn’t.
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How Much Coffee Is Too Much?
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)states that consumers should keep theircaffeineintake at 400 milligrams a day.
“That said, people vary in their reaction to caffeine,” Ward warns.
Needless to say, there isn’t enough evidence to show that it could make your period cycle longer.
“Caffeinated beverages such as coffee can increase acidity in your stomach, too.”
