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Is it normal to have sharp shooting rectal pain during bowel movement w straining? only happens during my period. pain worsens with more pushing.

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See doctor: Difficult to speculate without an examination of the rectal area and a pelvic examination. It could be adenomyosis or endometriosis, or just hemorroids, so anything I say is just speculation. At your age it doesn't seem dangerous, so addressing the problem will depend on how serious the problem is to you.

Dr Foster and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/23/2016

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