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What is the difference between a heavy period and a hemorrhage?
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Intensity: A heavy periods is when you need to change pads frequently . Hemmorage is when this become excessive and to a degree where if not stopped could be life threatening. To the person experiencing this they might use them interchangeable.
Answered 9/28/2016
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