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How long can you have cramps before a period?

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Dr. Meena Khandelwal answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Variable !: Cramps are usually uterine contractions but some feel intestinal cramps as cramps and so many different things can be interpretated as 'cramps'.

Dr Rao and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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