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Help please! is cramping normal on birth control?

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Yes: Having some cramping is normal even on birth control pills. Most women find cramping is improved on birth control pills, or they don't cramp at all. If cramping is worse then check with your doctor.

Dr Higginbotham agreed

Answered 9/2/2013

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