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Added November 22, 2011

Blood Loss Menstruation

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Dear BeingGirl Experts,

How much blood is actually lost during a woman's period?

Thanks,

Isabella

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Dear Isabella,

I know it is hard to believe, but you only lose three tablespoons of blood each period. Menstrual fluid is more than blood. It is also made up of tissue and mucus from the endometrium (this is the lining of the uterus and is what is shed during your period) with the average amount of fluid lost being six to nine tablespoons.

Hope this is helpful,

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Moo(:

Posted August 23, 2012

I've had tons of discharge in my undies. Like ALOT!

urbeautiful2

Posted July 01, 2012

Is it normal to have a string of blood during your period when you are going to the bathroom? Once i had a string of discharge without my period. Is this normal? Please help!

GenieLeigh97

Posted January 31, 2012

Sewms like way more than this.

micki mouse roxx8

Posted July 01, 2012

lol ikr thts totally not true i went to the bathrrom 1 time and i started my period and when i peed the ENTIRE toilet was FILLED wit blood so thts a lie.