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When pushing to have a bowel movement i get pain in my lower back?

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Endometriosis: Endometriosis is often the culprit in painful defecation and is usually fairly serious when it reaches that point. Pelvic pain prior to menses is a common symptm indicating you have it.

Answered 12/9/2013

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