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A member asked:
Does getting cramps mean your period is coming how soon is normal to get cramps before iti comes its been going on for a couple of days now?
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It can: It is very common for women to start experiencing cramping before their menses begins, the timing can vary. For some women it can begin a week before the period begins. This is common, normal, but cramps can mean many things, not only menses about to start.
Answered 11/27/2017
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