Got my membrane swept a few hours ago, are these contractions or cramps?

J.
I'm 40 + 3 and the Doctor swept my membrane a few hours ago, I feel extremely cramping like period pains but a little more intense, just wondering if early contractions feel this way or if this is Likely just cramping from the sweep, any way to differentiate the two from your experience? Thank you so much 

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