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Why do my period cramps hurt to the point where I almost faint ?

Im 16 and for as long as I can remember, when I get in the shower during my period, after a while i start to get cramps and not much longer they get worse and i start to feel faint like I’m going to pass out. I never actually pass out because as soon as I get the feeling I always try to get out as soon as possible. Even when I get out I still feel a little faint until I lay down. Last year I went to the doctors for my regular check up and it was said that I am anemic? I have recently been searching around for girls who have been having the same problem and it is said that anemia could be a possibility as to why this happens ? If so is there anything I could actually do about it, so I don’t get to the point where I actually faint and end up hurting myself.
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Higher levels of prostaglandins are associated with more severe menstrual cramps. I don't suffer any cramps. My diet contains no transfat or vegetable oils high in omega 6 and my favourite foods are bacon, eggs, butter and cheese. I found an article that lists ways to reduce prostaglandins. I don't eat anything raw though..ugh! lol

Excerpt from the article Tripping Lightly Down the Prostaglandin Pathways...

"Tips for Tripping Lightly Down the Prostaglandin Pathways

1. Avoid all hydrogenated fats

2. Avoid high levels of processed omega-6 vegetable oils, especially soy, corn, cottonseed and safflower oils

3. Use high quality butter

4. Use small amounts of flax oil in salad dressings.

5. Use coconut oil or whole coconut milk in cooking

6. Supplement with cod liver oil and evening primrose, borage or black current oils

7. Eat organ meats and fish eggs occasionally

8. Eat good quality eggs frequently

9. Eat raw meat or fish occasionally (Note: Fish should be marinated in an acidic medium, and meat should be frozen for at least 14 days before preparation, to avoid parasite contamination.)

10. Avoid high phytate foods that block zinc. These include grains, legumes and nuts that have not been properly prepared to reduce phytate content.13 Modern soy foods have potent zinc-blocking effects.

11. Avoid refined sweeteners like sugar and high fructose corn syrup

12. Eat and drink in moderation—but don’t deprive yourself of delicious traditional foods."
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