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The week before and week of my menstrual cycle my legs ache and cramp very bad. why is this?
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Prostaglandins: The hormones before your period as well as the contractions the uterus has before and during your period cause a release of prostaglandin. NSAIDs like Ibuprophen can help.
Answered 3/3/2016
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