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Is it normal to get period pain 1 week before your period starts? this happens to me and it lasts a couple of minutes and the pain always varies
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This is normal: Try some Ibuprofen for relief. Call your doctor if it worsens.
Answered 6/25/2014
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It can be: Some women have premenstrual cramps, which is probably what you are referring to. In addition some women have pain associated with ovulation called mittelschmerz.
Answered 11/22/2013
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