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Why do i have painful cramps 5-6 days after my period?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Mittelschmerz: The timing is right around when most women with regular periods would ovulate: pain at this time is fairly common and is called mittelschmerz. There could be other causes in your case but you'd need a thorough history and exam to begin evaluation. Good wishes.

Answered 6/24/2015

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