Now I do realize this would be a very small amount of blood, but I'm just curious. Yes, there are health risks associated with ingesting or being exposed to menses, because this is both fluid sharing and also blood sharing, even though menses is more than just blood.
Most over-the-counter sleep aids contain antihistamines. Tolerance to the sedative effects of antihistamines can develop quickly â so the longer you take them, the less likely they are to make you sleepy. In addition, some over-the-counter sleep aids can leave you feeling groggy and unwell the next day.
There are a lot of over the counter sleep aids that can help you sleep better if you have the occasional sleepless night, but how they affect you can be a very individual thing. Many of them contain antihistamines, and that can leave you feeling a bit groggy in the morning.