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Orangevale, CA
A 20-year-old female asked:

During my menstrual cycle, when i change my tampon theirs muscle tissue along with just my regular cycle. this has happened with my last period.

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience
Normal: It is normal o notice tissue being passed with the menses. The entire lining of the uterus is expelled with the period - so that is very common and perfectly normal.
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