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Summary: Periods are part of the health burden of being a woman. And while heavy periods are common for women most of the time, other times it could be a sign of a more serious health concern. Women's expert <a href="http://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/mddetail.php?facultyID=u0031449">Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones</a> talks about why unusual heavy periods could be a sign of something as serious as blood cancer. Find out when you should seek medical attention if you're having heavy periods.