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Felt pain in front lower left abs, few hours a day. happen after menstrual period ended and recurring every month (3 months now). what can cause it?

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Dr. Dia Arpon answered

An ovarian cyst: An egg may be being released from your ovary causing discomfort. See gynecologist also to rule out a std, bacterial vaginitis

Answered 9/2/2015

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