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Hello docs. i was wondering can women get cramps 2 weeks before their period?

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Ovulation pain: In a typical menstrual cycle (~28 days) ovulation occurs 2 weeks before or after the 'period'- many women can feel this occur (the egg being released from the ovary) and it feels like cramping or pain in the lower abdomen/pelvic region. It is called mittelschmerz.

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Answered 4/30/2014

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