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Is it common to have heavier periods and 3 or 4 small clots each cycle during perimenopause?

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Yes, but...: Check with your gyn doc to make sure nothing else, like fibriods, polyps, tumors occuring.

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

Is it common to have heavier periods and 3 or 4 small clots each cycle during perimenopause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arthur Heller answered

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