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Why have i always had heavy periods. i am 22 years of age. ?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

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Unlucky: Some people have heavy periods, some are light for some women. This can be genetically predisposing and you may have a family member who also has heavy cycles. This can be a normal variant in some women, and you may just be an unlucky one who has heavy periods. Get your GYN to evaluate you to be safe. Best wishes.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Why have i always had heavy periods. i am 22 years of age. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Munshower answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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