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A member asked:

Can decidual bleeding be heavy and have the same symptoms of a period (bloated, hurting back and stomach, sugar craving) or is it simply her period?

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Dr. Brad Douglas answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: This could be a period - as a period is just release of the decidua tissue.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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