Dr Kew Chia Yng Cynthia
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
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How to Know if Your Period Pain is Normal
Last updated: Tuesday, March 7, 2017 | 4 min reading time
Many women accept period cramps as part and parcel of being a woman, not realising that it may be a sign of an underlying problem.
Dr Cynthia Kew, obstetrician and gynaecologist at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, explains diseases that may be causing period pain and the warning signs women should look out for.
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