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Might a menstrual cup work for heavy periods?
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No u need to : See your gyn for evaluation so u know the cause and then u can get the proper txment which at your age may be medication, endometrial ablation or robotic or laparoscopic hysterectomy.
Answered 4/12/2016
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Agree w Dr. Patterso: A menstrual cup can be used for this purpose but does not obviate need for eval if bleeding is excessive. Take care.
Answered 10/21/2015
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