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Period was on 12/20/13 had sex 12/30 & 12/31. my lower abdominal is cramping, both my upper thighs are aching to my knees, and having lower back pain, jus wondering what it. may be?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Don't know the: Length of your menstrual cycle - so this is a guess. It could be pms. Recommend pregnancy test if you miss your period.

Dr Rao and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/9/2015

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Pelvic congestion: This sounds like premenstrual pelvic congestion and if your menses doesn't occur on time, get a pregnancy test and a gyn exam.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 1/16/2014

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A member asked:

Period was on 12/20/13 had sex 12/30 & 12/31. my lower abdominal is cramping, both my upper thighs are aching to my knees, and having lower back pain, jus wondering what it. may be?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Rao and another doctor agreed

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Parvez agreed

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