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A member asked:

Cramping one week before period on birth control. is this normal? the cramps are kind of strong.

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Dr. Claudette Anderson answered

No : It's not normal,if you don't have it each month.I would suggest that if this is new,make an appt.with provider.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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