Why do I feel like I'm going to faint during my period?

Question

This morning my cramps woke me up out of my sleep and when I stood up for a while I felt like I was going to faint or like I couldnt get enough oxygen. I was very dizzy. This feeling didnt go away until I sat down for like 5 minutes. I would attribute this to blood loss except I wasn't bleeding that heavily, can someone please explain why this might happen? Was it from pain or what?

Answer 1

I had this problem in high school. I was told the faintness &/or sleepiness is a sign of low iron. You should take a vitamin with iron everyday...not just while having your period. Take care of yourself with a good diet, water, and plenty of sleep. This should help you sweetie!

Answer 2

I had the same symptoms most of my life, and when I was 17, I finally talked about it with my doc, and she diagnosed me with primary Dysmenorrhea (painful cramps, fainting, nausea and vomiting, etc.). She put me on the birth control patch, and I only wore it for 2 years. I stopped using it because people were complaining of blood clots and heart problems with it. And I've been fine ever since. I still get minor cramps some months, but nothing like I went through before.

Speak with your doctor (better yet, your gyno) about this. You may have the same disorder I had.

Answer 3

You might have low iron or anemia. Request some blood work to see what your levels are.
You might not be bleeding heavy, but your insides are still engorged with a lot of blood.
Pain can also make you feel faint.

Answer 4

I have the exact same. Last night i woke up and it was so painful, i couldnt sleep and i had to take 2 painkillers but the time b4 that was even worse, i nearly fainted and i couldnt breathe and i hate it.

Answer 5

It is probably due to lack of iron. You should go to the doctor and asked to be checked for anemia.

Answer 6

your iron and/or potassium levels may be low...eat bananas and take a multivitamin...or see your doctor if that doesn't help