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I want to know what is the difference between stomach aches from holding in gas and period cramps?

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Dr. Philip Chao answered

Specializes in Radiology

Both hurt: But the cramps from menstruation are from your uterus. And the ones from gas are in your entire abdomen and pelvis and change with the passage of gas. The cramps from your mestruation don't change with passing of gas. They change with the passage of time and are related to your menses.

Answered 4/22/2017

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