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During my past 2 periods and a few days prior i've noticed a new smell, sort of bitter, almost meat-like? wondering if that's normal.no other symptoms

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Dr. Jeffrey Levine answered

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Probably okay: If you have no other symptoms, this is likely a normal variant. However, if this is bothering you, see your clinician so they can perform an exam to make sure.

Answered 2/20/2015

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A member asked:

During my past 2 periods and a few days prior i've noticed a new smell, sort of bitter, almost meat-like? wondering if that's normal.no other symptoms

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Levine answered

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