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I am 50 years old and my period is heavy and smells very bad. i don't have any pain , so why smells so strong?

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Dr. Katina Brown-burgess answered

Heavy periods: Follow up in the office for an examination and a work-up for your heavy bleeding.

Answered 1/8/2018

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