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Severe cramps with diarrhea on my periods. now they are becoming heavy and passing large clots for 3 periods in a row. what could it be? worrying me.
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Prostaglandins: Cramping and diarrhea at the time of menstruation are often the result of prostaglandin release at the time of menses. This, with heavy bleeding and clotting is frequently seen in the teenage population and can be managed with oral contraceptives or anti prostaglandin therapy.
Answered 1/31/2016
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Well: In general these type things could be viral or bacterial infection or hormones or other medication side effects.
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