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Is it normal in the middle of menstrual period to not have any blood for over 12 hours and then have bright red blood again?

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Yes: This can happen without there being anything significantly wrong.

Answered 12/30/2014

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Normal: Many women will have skips in their cycle. They will bleed a few days, stop, and then continue bleeding. It can be aggravating socially, but it is not harmful.

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