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What is the medical term for frequent menstruation?

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Dr. Derrick Lonsdale answered

Menorrhagia: Menstruation is a mind/body interaction controlled by a 28-day cycle in the brain.That is why it is called "the period". Your cycle is out of phase.

Answered 1/21/2013

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