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A member asked:

I always have severe pelvic pain one week prior to my period. i then get a stabbing pain. what could this be?

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Dr. Vanita Patel answered

See your OBGYN: That could be a symptom of ovarian cyst, need to have a pelvic ultrasound.

Answered 3/4/2013

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