Question 1

how long do you cramp before period starts?

Accepted Answer

Premenstrual: cramping could begin as early as 1 to 2 weeks prior to the menstrual period.

Question 2

is early cramping before period an early sign of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Cramping before a period can be quite normal and doesn't necessarily have anything to do with a pregnancy.

Question 3

i had my period may28-june 1 and i had unprotected sex on june 9th (day before my ovulation window would begin) and now mild cramping before period?

Accepted Answer

Wait, then....: If you miss your period then check a pregnancy test 1 week after.

Question 4

had severe cramping before period, not normal period right now, and pregnancy symptoms, i just want to know if im having a miscarrige or am i pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Impossible : To tell from what you're reporting; you need a pregnancy test (home test is fine) to answer this.

Question 5

what causes cramping before period while on birth control pills? ive been on the same pill for 3 years. i take it correctly, never miss. due for period in 3-4 days and i have such bad cramps and pain. had full exam/pap/sono 3 months ago. all normal.

Accepted Answer

Pre-menstrual: With all else normal, it probably is nothing else but 'normal' pre-menstrual symptoms.

Question 6

pain and intensive cramping just before period always tells me its coming. normal?

Accepted Answer

Coming soon?: Coming soon to a female body and you is...Your period! pain and intensive cramping is, yes, an indicator of this "movie trailer", but sometimes severe cramping can be a sign of more serious gyn problems like endometriosis. Most women can do without such severe "fanfare"(symptoms), so see a gyn md and be sure it is normal.

Question 7

what does cramping one week before your expected period means? i usually has cramping hours before period.last months had same thing.

Accepted Answer

Pelvic muscle cramps: Premenstrual cramps might reflect spasms of pelvic soft tissues maintaining bone alignments in face of pelvic ligament laxity due to hormone Relaxin.  Women with Joint Hypermobility Syndrome are particularly prone to these symptoms.

Question 8

dull cramping weeks before period? and egg white big sticky blob on  underwear a few times between period?

Accepted Answer

Could be increased: Mucus form your hormones or an infection, please see your obgyn for an exam and cultures and ultrasound.

Question 9

what can be the reason of menstrual pain/cramp 2weeks before period starts! ? and any chance of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Cramping: Cramping can represent the very event of the ovary releasing an egg in ovulation. But, in general it is never a symptom of early pregnancy. It is more commonly a sign of infection in the vagina, cervix, or urinary tract.

Question 10

pain and cramping days before period on right side pelvic area. like sharp pain. period started 3-5 days late and again sharp pain on right side with blood clots in period?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound: If you're having severe pain associated with periods and especially if it hurts more on one side than another then it likely means you should have an ultrasound done or at least a physical pelvic exam to look for any ovarian abnormalities, such as an endometriosis cyst. You should consider using birth control pills or an IUD to help regulate your period related pain. See a gynecologist!

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How long do you cramp before period starts?

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Is early cramping before period an early sign of pregnancy?

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I had my period may28-june 1 and i had unprotected sex on june 9th (day before my ovulation window would begin) and now mild cramping before period?

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Had severe cramping before period, not normal period right now, and pregnancy symptoms, i just want to know if im having a miscarrige or am i pregnant?

A member asked:

What causes cramping before period while on birth control pills? ive been on the same pill for 3 years. i take it correctly, never miss. due for period in 3-4 days and i have such bad cramps and pain. had full exam/pap/sono 3 months ago. all normal.

A member asked:

Pain and intensive cramping just before period always tells me its coming. normal?

A member asked:

What does cramping one week before your expected period means? i usually has cramping hours before period.last months had same thing.

A member asked:

Dull cramping weeks before period? and egg white big sticky blob on underwear a few times between period?

A member asked:

What can be the reason of menstrual pain/cramp 2weeks before period starts! ? and any chance of pregnancy?

A member asked:

Pain and cramping days before period on right side pelvic area. like sharp pain. period started 3-5 days late and again sharp pain on right side with blood clots in period?

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