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A 41-year-old female asked:

get 1 sided ovarian pain just prior to my period. it's not horrible unless i try to have a bowel movement then i want to cry. what can i do for pain?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

Meds: Like aleve (naproxen) or Ibuprofen usually help . Sometimes a warm bath helps too . If that does not work see your on/ gyn.

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