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Getting abdominal pain twice in every month. One during the first day of the period and then on the 9th day of my period.

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Hi doctor,

I am getting abdominal pain twice every month. Once during the first day of my period, and then in the middle lower abdomen (where the uterus is) on the 9th day of my period. Please help.
Answered by Dr. Kamalpreet Kaur Nagpal

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Dr. Kamalpreet Kaur Nagpal is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist with extensive clinical experience in women’s health. She specializes in providing comprehensive care across all stages of a woman’s life, beyond just pregnancy. Her expertise includes menstrual disorders, fertility issues, menopause management, and preventive gynecological care, ensuring personalized and holistic treatment. Dr. Nagpal is dedicated to promoting long-term wellness and addressing the unique health needs of women.

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Hi,

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Many individuals experience such pain. The period day pain is dysmenorrhoea (pain due to menses). The mid-cycle pain is ovulation pain called as Mittelschmerz in our term, due to the release of the egg. This usually indicates the ovulatory cycle.

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Published At October 16, 2014
Reviewed At June 20, 2024

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MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Kamalpreet Kaur Nagpal is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist with extensive clinical experience in women’s health. She specializes in providing comprehensive care across all stages of a woman’s life, beyond just pregnancy. Her expertise includes menstrual disorders, fertility issues, menopause management, and preventive gynecological care, ensuring personalized and holistic treatment. Dr. Nagpal is dedicated to promoting long-term wellness and addressing the unique health needs of women.

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MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Kamalpreet Kaur Nagpal is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist with extensive clinical experience in women’s health. She specializes in providing comprehensive care across all stages of a woman’s life, beyond just pregnancy. Her expertise includes menstrual disorders, fertility issues, menopause management, and preventive gynecological care, ensuring personalized and holistic treatment. Dr. Nagpal is dedicated to promoting long-term wellness and addressing the unique health needs of women.

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