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What could be the cause of severe excruciating back pain during a menstrual cycle?

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Dr. Edwin Schuller answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Endometriosis: Endometriosis, or another congenital anomaly that connects the uterus with the lower inner spine.

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Answered 3/26/2013

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