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What Causes Abdominal Pains And Bloating Prior To Onset Of Periods?

Once a month about a week before my period I get a intense bloating in my lower abdominal. I have the sensation of needing to pee, like I ve been holding it in forever. But when I do the pain doesn t go away. It lasts for about a hour or two and only happens once/ month a week before my period. Is that ovulation pain,
Mon, 10 Sep 2018
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Hello,

It’s quite common on the onset periods and nothing much to worry about it. You can take analgesics like Mefenamic acid for symptomatic relief.As of now drink plenty of water and take rest.

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What Causes Abdominal Pains And Bloating Prior To Onset Of Periods?

Hello, It’s quite common on the onset periods and nothing much to worry about it. You can take analgesics like Mefenamic acid for symptomatic relief.As of now drink plenty of water and take rest. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.