Every woman knows the feeling of getting that first twinge of a stomach cramp and knowing it's almost that time of the month.
Apart from reaching for the painkillers and curling up with a hot water bottle, there isn't a lot you can do. But those telltale pains aren't the only sign that your period is on its way, and there are six other things you can look out for.
Some of them make a lot of sense when you think about it, but others are slightly more unexpected. From toilet habits to food cravings, we've taken a look at the other signs you're due.
Migraines Lots of women suffer from really bad migraines in the lead up to their period, and the pain can even be worse than cramps.
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