Is your period normal? Signs of unhealthy menstrual cycles like pain, clots or heavy flow

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In this CNA Lifestyle feature, Dr Harvard Lin, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the Asian Obstetrics and Gynaecology Centre (AOGC), outlines what a healthy menstrual cycle looks like in terms of cycle length, flow and pain. He highlights the warning signs that warrant medical review — including unusually heavy bleeding, large clots, prolonged periods and pain that disrupts daily activities — and explains the underlying conditions that may be responsible.  

 

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