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Most women cramp durring the menstrual cycle. why is it that i cramp when ovulating?
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Mittelschmerz: Mittelschmerz is ovulation pain. It can last a few day or longer. Things to do: heating pad, medicines like ibuprofen/naproxen.
Answered 9/9/2014
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Cramps: Some women cramp when they ovulate. The estrogen level can drop a bit and trick the uterus into thinking you are having a period.
Answered 4/5/2012
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