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I am over 40 and a week after my period ended i started again with large clots and heavy bleeding and cramps. now it is like a reg. period with cramps?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Not normal: Heavy bleeding and cramping can be a sign of uterine fibroids or other pathology especially in between cycles. Please see a obgyn md son.

Answered 4/3/2013

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A member asked:

I am over 40 and a week after my period ended i started again with large clots and heavy bleeding and cramps. now it is like a reg. period with cramps?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

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