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Can you start getting cramps and bloating 1 and a half weeks before your period?

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Yes: Sometimes women develop this things as bloating and cramps up to 1 week before period. If it is a common thing 1 week before your period, more likely relates to it. If not probably has nothing to do with your period and may be caused by something else(bowell problems).

Dr Hadied and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/14/2016

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