Question 1

can you get menstrual cramps 2-3 weeks before your expected period?

Accepted Answer

Mid cycle: You may be getting pain at the time of ovulation which is not uncommon.

Question 2

it is1 day before period. had light cramps for three days so far that felt better when changing position, sitting, or laying down, which is different from my usual menstrual cramps. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Menstrual cramps can: Vary. Maybe this time they were just a bit different.

Question 3

might you get pregnant when you have menstrual cramps before period?

Accepted Answer

Whether a woman: Has premenstrual symptoms or has dysmenorrhea will  not be the deciding factor as to whether she is fertile.

Question 4

period is two weeks late but i've already had one since the last time i had sex. two neg. tests, cramping today feels like menstrual cramps. help?

Accepted Answer

Late period.: Reasons for missed/late periods: low body weight, obesity, marked weight ^ or v, over-exercise, endurance athletics, breast-feeding, ^ stress, illness, eating disorders (bulimia or anorexia), anovulatory cycle (no egg released), travel, hormone irregularities, drug use, meds (i.e., birth control) or medical problems. #1 reason is pregnancy.

Question 5

i've had what i believe to be severe menstrual cramps every day for the past two weeks, but no period yet. my period was supposed to start about a week ago. this happens often that i have cramps for several weeks at a time. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

: Menstrual irregularities are not uncommon and anovulatory cycle is a common cause. If you miss more than two periods it would be time to see your doctor. If you do not wish to be pregnant, use contraception all the time. You may consider implanted contraceptive or an IUD. 
Consult this site.
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/menstruation/conditioninfo/Pages/causes.aspx

Question 6

having dizzy spells on/off for about a week. period is going on two weeks late. taken 2 hpt and both negative. cramping on/off like menstrual cramps.

Accepted Answer

Hormonal imbalance: It is very common for most of women to have  irregularity in their periods occasionally. It happens due to sudden hormonal imbalance. Usually it is temporary. The same reason can  cause other symptoms including dizziness. If the hpt is negative, i'll wait &amp; watch. For  cramps you can take something like Advil or Aleve (naproxen) to help. Make an appointment to see your OB/Gyn if next cycle is the same.

Question 7

what might be the reason(s) for why i have menstrual cramps a week after my period ?

Accepted Answer

Ovulatory pain: Some women get a little cramping when they ovulate this is called " Mittelschmertz" about 20% of women get this mid cycle for a day or so.  Some women can identify which ovary is releasing the egg, by the side the pain localizes too!   This is not harmful, and you can take regular otc meds as ibuprofen if the pain warrants.

Question 8

how do you relieve menstrual cramps from period?

Accepted Answer

Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen and naproxsyn are prostaglandin inhibitors and can stop menstrual cramping.

Question 9

is it normal to get menstrual cramps days before expected period?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The cramps and bleeding do not necessarily coincide.

Question 10

can you have menstrual cramps before your period?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can have : Cramps prior to your period. Pms symptoms can include pelvic/ abdominal cramping, nausea,  bloating, weight gain, moodiness, irritability, pain & swelling of breasts, feeling tired, insomnia, headaches, ^ acne, food cravings, ^ appetite, swelling of hands & feet, dizziness, thinking less clearly, urinary sxs & exacerbations of chronic conditions.

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Might you get pregnant when you have menstrual cramps before period?

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Period is two weeks late but i've already had one since the last time i had sex. two neg. tests, cramping today feels like menstrual cramps. help?

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I've had what i believe to be severe menstrual cramps every day for the past two weeks, but no period yet. my period was supposed to start about a week ago. this happens often that i have cramps for several weeks at a time. is this normal?

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Having dizzy spells on/off for about a week. period is going on two weeks late. taken 2 hpt and both negative. cramping on/off like menstrual cramps.

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What might be the reason(s) for why i have menstrual cramps a week after my period ?

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