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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 answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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.

Answered 6/28/2014

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