Is pregnancy a literal pain in your back (and just about everywhere else)? Growing a brand-new person is hard work – and it can take a toll on your body, starting in the first weeks of pregnancy. Here ...

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Experiencing cramps but no period? It might be scary to feel pelvic pain and discomfort outside of your menstrual cycle (especially if it’s in addition to other startling symptoms), but the cause ...

Bloating usually accompanies cramps during periods. The stomach may feel unusually full, stretched and uncomfortable. One might assume the cramps are entirely responsible for this discomfort, but the ...