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How Much Does A Menstrual Cycle Hold?

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How Much Does A Menstrual Cycle Hold? It’s widely accepted that the average person loses between 30 and 40 milliliters, or two to three tablespoons, of blood during menstruation. But some research suggests that this figure may actually be closer to 60 milliliters, or about 4 tablespoons. How heavy is a heavy period? Menorrhagia is