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A member asked:

For the past 4 months my menstrual cycle has been getting heavier and bigger blood clots. the clots is as big as my fist?

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You need gyn evaluat: the heavier bleeding could be hormonal e.g.thyroid,bleeding disorder or something structurally abnormal in the uterus e.g.fibroids.you need a thorough gyn.exam.

Dr Brand agreed

Answered 9/4/2014

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