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A member asked:
Around noon today i started my period. it's so heavy i've had to change my super tampon every 20 minutes. very cloty. what should i do?
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Depends: Most women can sustain this type of menstrual blood loss without be mount acutely anemic. However, this truly depends on your general health and baseline blood count. If you become dizzy or short of breath you should go to the emergency room. The more important question is why do you bleed heavily? You must see a physician for this. If you could be pregnant, also do a home preg test today.
Answered 9/9/2013
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Go to the ER: If this keeps up you can lose alot of blood.If you start feeling light headed like you may pass out you need to have someone take you to the er.
Answered 9/9/2013
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