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Why is my period heavy one month and then light the next?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Probably normal: The cycle can vary from month to month. If you are not having bleeding between cycles what you are experiencing is likely normal.

Dr Flax agreed

Answered 9/1/2013

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