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A member asked:

Can you tell me where does the bleeding come from if it is not the lining of the uterus sloughing off?

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You are right !: The lining of the uterus known as endometrium builds up every cycle as a thin lining insiode the uterine cavity. When it sheds, the uterine wall bleeds. This is the period.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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