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I have not had my period for 5 months and i am having blood clots continuously an pain in my side what is happening an should i got to the hospital?

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Dr. Timothy Brown answered

Yes, get checked.: After such a long stretch your period could well be very heavy, but there are other more serious possibilities. You should be checked.

Answered 2/6/2013

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A member asked:

I have not had my period for 5 months and i am having blood clots continuously an pain in my side what is happening an should i got to the hospital?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Timothy Brown answered

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