Menstrual cramping

❤️🐘Kim🐘❤️
Has menstrual cramping been an early sign of labor for anyone? 
After a preterm labor scare last weekend with tons of menstrual cramping and contractions, things settled down. 
I've been having menstrual cramping since yesterday, today they are worse.. I don't have an infection (I've been tested) I'm thinking maybe I'm dilating more. Anyone have experience with this?