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I am on the second day of my period and i am having severe cramps. at times the bleeding is lighter. can i be pregnant?

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Dr. James Rochester answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Period cramps: Pregnancy test helpful to answer pregnancy question. Can use anti-inflamatory such as advil or aleve (naproxen) to help cramps. Change in how much flow you are having day to day is common. Hope this helps.

Answered 6/19/2014

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