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What does it mean when your period blood flow amount changes to lighter where you have to "push" the blood out to have period?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Nothing: There is nothing abnormal about that. Pushing is called "valsalva." It tightens the muscles.

Answered 3/24/2017

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