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Every month i get this sharp pain/cramp like two weeks before my cycle for a couple of days what coul d it be?

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Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Ovulation: This could be ovulation that you are feeling.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/20/2015

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