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Side pains during/before period. is this normal?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Dysmenorrhea: Women may experience menstrual cramping that effects back, abdomen, pelvis, flank or anterior thighs. It can occur as part of premenstrual syndrome or menses.

Dr Van Dis and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/14/2018

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