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Re: general question about menstrual cycles

From: D. Ashley Hill, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 23 Mar 1997 10:23:11 -0600 (CST)


At Sat, 22 Mar 1997, Ann wrote: >
>I was wondering exactly how much fluid is expelled during the menstrual
>cycle. I seem to remember hearing something about it being somewhere
>around 1/2 cup.

Ann-

The average blood loss during a period is 35cc, which is just over 1 ounce. So, the average blood loss during a period is the equivalent of a "shot glass" of blood.

1/2 cup of blood would be excessive.

Thanks,

--
Ashley Hill
D. Ashley Hill, M.D.
Assistant Director, Department of Ob/Gyn
Florida Hospital Family Practice Residency
Orlando, FL
dahmd@gate.net



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