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I regularly experience cramping pelvic pain a week before my period is due. is this due to my lining already starting to shed or another cause?u

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Uterine ejector: The cramping is the uterus attempting to dislodge the endometrium (lining of the womb) prior to the actual period flow.

Dr Poinsett agreed

Answered 4/12/2018

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A member asked:

I regularly experience cramping pelvic pain a week before my period is due. is this due to my lining already starting to shed or another cause?u

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr Poinsett agreed

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