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A little constipated and mucus in stool only when my period is coming? should i be worried?

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Although your issues: ...sound self limited, situational, and relatively minor you have expressed appropriate concern for which evaluation may be warranted, if for no other reason than your reassurance.

Answered 5/30/2016

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