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Period was 6 days late this month. it's lighter than usual on pad, but it's heavy with clots when using the bathroom. why is this? is this normal?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

This is normal.: When you are standing and walking there is little leakage because your vagina is more closed. Less leakage on the pad. When you sit to go to the bathroom things open up and heavier flow is expected.

Answered 11/26/2018

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