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I suffer with extreme period pains every month, i get clots & pain can be so severe i am physically sick.

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Dr. Marvin Ott answered

See your OB: Dysmenorrhea, or severe pain with menstruation is a common problem. There are some treatments available. See your OB, who can examine you and suggest appropriate treatment as indicated. Hope this helps!

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Answered 8/31/2014

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A member asked:

I suffer with extreme period pains every month, i get clots & pain can be so severe i am physically sick.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marvin Ott answered

Dr David and another doctor agreed

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