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Can you let me know how many days after a cramp do you usually menstruate?

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Dr. Allison Urrutia answered

Varies: Some women experience premenstrual cramps up to 2 weeks before menses. Other women only have cramps with the onset of menses.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 2/17/2015

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