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Is it normal to be getting period pains 2 and a half weeks before period is due? iv never experience this before?

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Dr. Douglas Lawson answered

Possibly: This could be ovulation pain, especially if more on one side. This is also called mittelschmerz and lasts 1-3 days typically.

Answered 7/7/2013

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A member asked:

Is it normal to be getting period pains 2 and a half weeks before period is due? iv never experience this before?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Douglas Lawson answered

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