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Excessive Menstrual Bleeding And Approaches To Deal With It
by Joshua Berg Posted: Wednesday, 8/3/2011
Girls are used to menstrual bleeding as a regular occurrence and need to go through it once a month for periods that can last anywhere from 5 to 7 days. While the usual volume of blood that is shed by the female body is about 1 to 2 ounces, people who experience excessive menstrual bleeding can lose anywhere from 10 to 25 times that volume. This condition, also known as Menorrhagia, is a lot more than just an inconvenience; it can be very uncomfortable and most of the times even painful.