Understanding Period Cramps & Cycle Days: A Guide

Question
I just wrote to you..I accidently put the wrong cycle dates. My last period started June 23rd (not May 26th) and flow was only for 3-4 days.

Answer
YOu should have gotten your period on June 22 or 23. If you have cramps around your period, it is called "dysmenorrhea" and can be alleviated with ibuprefen (Motrin or Advil). If the cramps start in mid cycle (as I mentioned before) it is due to ovulation pain (cycle day 10-18). Its only been 4 days since the start of your period, so the pain is still due to dysmenorrhea (period pain).

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