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How many days before expected period should someone start having cramps and sore breasts?

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Dr. Souzan El-Eid answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Breast pain: Cyclical breast pain before period is normal. People differ with timing and duration. If the period becomes irregular, pain becomes worse i hope this was helpful.

Answered 7/7/2013

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