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A 29-year-old female asked:

how long should a pms last? i feel cramps on my lower back, some headaches and breast soreness 2 weeks before my period due. is that normal? cycle 32d

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Dr. Patricia Harkinsanswered

Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics 31 years experience

See your doctor: Pms can last a day to a week. With your symptoms, you could have endometriosis. See your gynecologist.

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