Show Notes
For years, providers have heard their patients say, “But my period has always been this heavy. That’s normal for me.” But what does “normal” even mean when we talk about periods? In this episode, your hosts discuss how to differentiate normal vs. heavy menstrual bleeding and tell you more about how heavy menstrual bleeding could be a sign of an underlying bleeding disorder. They also speak to a mother and daughter team about their experiences with normal vs. heavy. Please note: In our discu...
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