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I am having to change my pad every other hour....i have never had to change them this often other than after giving birth.....??? should i be worried
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Yes: Excessive menstrual bleeding is a cause of concern as anemia(low blood levels) can develop rapidly if it continues. Moreover, the pathological causes for the bleeding can usually be corrected by a GYN MD. See one soon.
Answered 5/7/2019
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