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I am a 20 year old woman, is it normal to have lower back pain when my period is near?

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Dr. Larry Armstrong answered

Absolutely: As you have changes of the ovary during ovulation and preparation for menstruation, it is very common to have associated low back pain.

Dr Morton and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/6/2019

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A member asked:

I am a 20 year old woman, is it normal to have lower back pain when my period is near?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Larry Armstrong answered

Dr Morton and another doctor agreed

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