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My period stops when i shower or take a bath. it completely stops and resumes a few minutes after i'm done. why?

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Dr. Yvette Westford answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Washing away blood: Your period is not 'stopping'. You are washing away the blood.

Dr Saghafi agreed

Answered 3/10/2017

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