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Is it normal to have painful menstrual cramps right after my period?

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Probably not: Dysmenorrhea usually occur days before the menses start , continues during menses and tapers off as the menses stop, if pain continues after menses completely stopped, i would suggest talking to your gynecologist.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/16/2014

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