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3 out of the 6 days that im on my period, i take tylenol to ease pain. would needing tylenol to ease pain from cramps be considered severe or normal?

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Dr. Karen Dantin answered

Ok: Use of mild analgesics is very common during the first few days of menses.

Answered 6/8/2017

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A member asked:

3 out of the 6 days that im on my period, i take tylenol to ease pain. would needing tylenol to ease pain from cramps be considered severe or normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karen Dantin answered

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