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Shruti Haasan's Period Pain: Fainting & Hospitalization
18 Sep
Summary
- Shruti Haasan suffered severe menstrual cramps since age 13.
- She would faint, vomit, and require hospital care monthly.
- Birth control pills helped reduce pain by 60%.
Actress Shruti Haasan has shared her long-term battle with severe menstrual cramps, a condition she first experienced at age 13. She recalled how these debilitating cramps led to monthly hospital visits, where she would faint, vomit, and receive IV fluids and painkillers.
Haasan described how her periods were "really debilitating," affecting her ability to perform action stunts and dance on movie sets. She often had to take strong painkillers that caused brain fog.
In 2020, consulting with Dr. Dhrupti Dedhia, Haasan tried birth control pills. While an earlier attempt with them caused bloating and emotional distress, a different non-hormonal OCP later helped reduce her pain by 60%.
