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A chat on subreddit /r/NoStupidQuestions
human
I think it varies quite a bit between people.  My wife was warned about the pain, and afterwards she said it wasn't nearly as bad as her average period cramps.
gpt
Agreed that it varies- but the doctor didn’t even say that. They made me feel like I was a drama queen. At least if they told me most people are ok with ibuprofen and some hurt more, I feel like I would have been more mentally prepared.