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What could cause extreme pain on the first day of a period and barely any after?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Prostaglandins: Don't worry - just be glad that the remaining days are better.

Dr Selinger agreed

Answered 9/21/2013

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