only thing that ever helps me is excedrin. my fiancee had them bad too, i told her to take excedrin, she was reluctant before, when she took it she saw big results..u might want to chk w/ ur doctor first to see if thats fine, but thats what i recommend.. i doubt blood lost may contribute, but u can got ot the health food store and get some iron pills or eat some bananas...just some suggestions