A 18-year-old member asked:

My uterous area hurts sometimes its like someone is squeezing it. do i see a ob/gyn for this kind of thing?

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Dr. Nicole Bressler
Dr. Nicole Bressleranswered
Emergency Medicine 11 years experience
Yes: There could be many reasons why you are experiencing cramping, depending on whether you have it all the time or just before your periods. An ob/gyn can help figure out the cause and the right treatment that is best for you.
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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience
Possibly: If you only ocasionally have this feeling it may just be normal for you. Some women will have discomfort around ovulation and / or cramps with the periods - other possible sources for your symptoms include the bowel or bladder as well. If you feel that the symptoms are a problem for you, then you should be seen for evaluation and management, or even just for reassurance if everything is normal.
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