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Sohcahtoa82yesterday at 6:42 PM1 replyview on HN

I'm assuming you're referring to blood loss from menstruation? That's typically only 30-40 mL (1-1.5 fluid ounces, about a shot glass).

Nowhere close to the amount given during a donation.


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1970-01-01yesterday at 7:07 PM

Heavy bleeders would be in the 100-200ml range. This group should correlate with longevity.