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Periodic problem, stuff I forgot to mention (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cramps

'periodic problem' is the definition.
(menstrual cramps caused by periods)

'stuff i forgot to mention' is the wordplay.
'stuff' becomes 'cram' (synonyms).
'i forgot to mention' becomes 'ps' (as in a PS in a letter).
'cram'+'ps'='CRAMPS'

(Other definitions for cramps that I've seen before include "Muscular seizures, spasms" , "Muscle fatigue" , "Squeezes" , "Painful tightenings of muscles" , "Muscular spasms and pains" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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