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Menstrual cramps and sore breasts after period?

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Dr. Philip Miller
A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 49 years experience
Common: a hormonal effect and usually easily handled with Advil (ibuprofen) or Aleveif you are not allergic to these medicatons.
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