A 32-year-old female asked:
What is the difference between early pregnancy cramps and menstrual cramps?
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Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 23 years experience
A positive pregnancy: There is no difference. Check a pregnancy test and you will know which it is.
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 18-year-old female asked:
What is the difference between pre menstrual cramps and pregnancy?
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Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 50 years experience
Big difference : Hopefully when u get pregnant u will know the difference.
5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 46-year-old member asked:
I want to know what is the difference between menstrual cramps & early pregnancy cramps?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. M. Jananswered
67 years experience
Not much: Menstrual crams start before every period.
If you miss your period and cramps start some time later, it could be due to pregnancy. In that case do pregnancy test to be sure.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Sep 29, 2019
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