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How much blood should a woman loses during her menstrual cycle?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Menstrual bleeding: Average menstrual bleeding is around 30-40 cc (ml.) abnormal heavy bleeding or menorrhagia is defined as greater than 80 cc (ml.).

Dr Schomberg-Klaiss agreed

Answered 5/15/2012

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