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Why do i get cramps when ovulating i assume i am anyway. like a dull ache. or could it be a baby in the making hopefully ha?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Ovulation is painful: The expression of a readied egg from the ovary usually causes pain. This is well known and commonly is the way women know exactly when they ovulate.

Answered 8/29/2013

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