Once I took some and went to work as usual. During the first part of the shift, I became dizzy and weak. I had to return home. I wasn't very concerned about it because I thought the aspirins had not set well on my early morning stomach. I went home, stayed in bed that day and felt fine for work the next day.
Most women complain of something during their menstrual period.
I compared my symptoms to those of other nurses and nurses' aides. So many of them had experienced headaches with their periods. Many of them said they had severe headaches before starting their menopause and some said they did before having to have a hysterectomy. During my working day, I discussed these headaches with practically all the gynecologists as I accompanied them on their morning rounds. They said headaches at the menses was one of the most frequent problems of which their patients complained.