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What causes severe menstral cramps a week prior to menstration?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

May be PMS.: Pms symptoms can include pelvic/ abdominal cramping, nausea, bloating, weight gain, moodiness, irritability, pain & swelling of breasts, feeling tired, insomnia, headaches, ^ acne, food cravings, ^ appetite, swelling of hands & feet, dizziness, thinking less clearly, urinary sxs & exacerbations of chronic conditions.

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Answered 9/17/2013

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