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I am 20 and i have bad cramping during my period. my mother also had bad cramping but they went away after child birth. my cramps tend to bring me to ?

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Menstrual cramps: You have dysmenorrhea and you should see your doctor and have it checked, you can take some meds prescribed by your doctor during your periods and get relief.

Dr Raff and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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