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  • 29 Years
  • 29/01/2025

I'm currently on my first round of letrozole and tested positive for pregnancy on cycle day 37. I've got an appointment on Friday, but I'm feeling a bit worried. I've been having period-like cramps for a few seconds when I walk or get up from the bed or sofa. Sometimes I feel some pain around my ovaries and even some uterine pain after I pee for a few seconds. Is this normal in early pregnancy?

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Consult a Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

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