5 Foods That Can Make Painful Periods Worse

2. Caffeine

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If you love your tea or coffee it might be extremely difficult to wake up and forego your caffeine pick-me-up, but try going without and see how you get on. Too much (or in some cases, any amounts) of caffeine can increase stomach acid, which in turn leads to excess stomach irritation and bloating.