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Can you have cramps before your period but possibly pregnant?

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Dr. Phillip Shubert answered

Yes: Cramping is very non-specific. If you are late for your period, check a pregnancy test roughly 7-10 days later.

Answered 3/25/2013

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I know that I ovalated on 26-27 sex on the 2&3 period should come on the 15th. Have cramps I usually get them a week before. Could I be pregnant??

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Period was 11days late(just started tonight) had a few pregnancy symptoms tho. Could i still be pregnant? What would cause it to be late with cramps

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