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A member asked:

Is a fast heart rate before your period normal? my heart rate reached 140 today while not doing much. i am 21

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Dr. Douglas Lawson answered

Tachycardia: Your heart rate is not likely related to your cycle. You make have an issue with tachycardia.

Answered 12/20/2015

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