A 18-year-old female asked:
Is breast tenderness, mild cramps and bloating a week before expected period considered normal?
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Dr. Justin Diedrichanswered
Gynecology 15 years experience
Can be normal: Probably just normal. See what happens wiuth this period. If it doesn't come, check a pregnancy test.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Are cramps and breast tenderness a week before expected period abnormal?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Louise Gombako-Amosanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 21 years experience
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.
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Last updated Apr 5, 2016
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