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I'm on day 7 of strong cramps that started ~2 days post-ovulation. i feel them in my uterus/cervix and back towards my rectum. what could this be?

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Possible Pregnancy: If you were sexually active during this time it may be fetal implanting in your uterus, Check a home Preg. test

Answered 11/7/2015

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