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Why is it that i never get cramps or any other symptoms during my period?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Count your blessings: Many women have painful cramping related to increased prostaglandins & others have underlying medical problems.

Dr Pappas and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 9/11/2013

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