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A 24-year-old female asked:

I had my normal period about two weeks ago. i started having heavy bright red bleeding with clots a week ago and soaking thru super+ tampons +pads?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram
Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Not normal: You need to see a GYN MD so that you do not have to purchase "flood" insurance, because the bleeding you are describing warrants immediate attention to avoid anemia and find out why.
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Dr. Philip Miller
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ERor urgent care now- this is a serious condition
Aug 16, 2014

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