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I am about 5 weeks pregnant and i have cramps! mostly on the left side but sometimes its both sides. i don't know if this is normal or not.

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Need evaluation: Pain in early pregnancy requires an examination. You will need to confirm that you have a healthy pregnancy located inside of the uterus.

Dr Juster and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/31/2015

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