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Can constipation cause you a feeling of period cramps? (also due for my period in less than week)

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Severe constipation: may cause abdominal pain, just as menses can cause abdominal pain.

Dr Kuitems and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 2/28/2019

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