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Heavy blood loss during period, should i be concerned?

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Dr. ALICIA Almendral answered

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It is alarming: Heavy bleeding can be caused by: hormonal imbalance, fibroids, cancer. This will eventually cause anemia that leads to fatigue, dizziness and sometimes death.

Answered 9/4/2015

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A member asked:

Heavy blood loss during period, should i be concerned?

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Dr. ALICIA Almendral answered

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