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If a period is late or missed when it actually comes will it be more painful and heavier than usual?

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Period: Yes, it can be because the uterus would have been under the influence of hormones for a longer period of time and therefore, there are more tissues to shed and it is expected to be heavier and may be more painful

Dr Goebel agreed

Answered 1/20/2017

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