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I have noticed that as i get older, the pain of my cramps when i'm on my period, get stronger and stronger. i had to take off work the pain was so bad. is this an age thing, or could i have some kind of problem???

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Can be a : normal variation, however this raises the possibility of endometriosis, or adenomyosis. These conditions are abnormal locations of uterine lining fragments, that are normal tissue otherwise. Not malignant, in nature. Can be very painful. Talk to your doctor.

Answered 7/12/2019

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A member asked:

I have noticed that as i get older, the pain of my cramps when i'm on my period, get stronger and stronger. i had to take off work the pain was so bad. is this an age thing, or could i have some kind of problem???

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Boling answered

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