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About 2 weeks after my period, i always get this sever but short cramp in my abdominal monthly is that ovulation? and how do i know when im ovulating?

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Yes: Not uncommon about two weeks after last day of period. When ovulating not uncommon to have a very small amount of blood. The lining to abdomen and pelvis the peritoneum does not like ANS response is pain. There are tests for ovulation.

Answered 6/10/2014

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