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I am 20 yrs old.have regular periods.but have very painful periods since the beginning.can it be heriditry as my mother also had the same problem?
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Yes: Many women have painful periods, and like many things, we can take after our mother and sisters in this. Often low dose birth contol pills can help make these symptoms much better.
Answered 8/2/2013
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