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I've had my period 2 in 6 mths. now it's 2nd time. is it common for women to be bleeding so heavy cause i've missed so many of them?what am i able to do

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Dr. Jonathan Sack answered

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Menopause?: It sounds like you may be getting closer to menopause with irregular periods as a result. Fibroids or other problems with the uterus or cervix are possible so go for a check up and hormone level evaluation.

Answered 4/24/2015

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A member asked:

I've had my period 2 in 6 mths. now it's 2nd time. is it common for women to be bleeding so heavy cause i've missed so many of them?what am i able to do

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