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Are cramps and breast tenderness a week before expected period abnormal?

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Premenstrual syndrom: Having cramps and breast tenderness before menses can be a normal premenstrual occurrence esp if it occurs monthly and is resolved at the onset or just after the start of flow.

Answered 4/15/2014

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