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A 18-year-old female asked:

I cramping in my stomach is that a period symptoms?

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Dr. Tinah Candaanswered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Menstruation: Menstruation can bring about several symptoms with the vaginal bleeding - headache, nausea, abdominal or pelvic pain to name a few.

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Dr. Robert Killiananswered

General Practice 28 years experience

Cramping: No. Cramping is not a sign of early pregnancy. It is a sign of premenstrual time or infection.

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