• female
• 25 Years
• 01/04/2021

Why am I cramping a week before my period?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 3+ Yrs

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It could be a Premenstrual symptom or implantation cramps or there might be other causes like dehydration, strenuous exercise or lack of muscle use.

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