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My period is really painful when i get them most of the time. why?
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Dysmenorrhea: There are also many causes for painful periods such as fibroids, adenomyosis, endometriosis, and sometimes it is unexplained. Most normal cramping is mediated by prostaglandins and nsaids like Ibuprofen can help.
Answered 6/25/2014
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