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So im usually a heavy flower on my period and im 16 but now my period was way lighter and lasted 4 days instead of 6. is it normal 4 it 2 do that?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Improving : Sounds like a nice change to have a better period than your usual heavy ones. Birth-control is great at regulating menstrual cycles and decreasing the bleeding. Consider seeing a doctor and discussing the options so you don't have to suffer with heavy cycles at your age.

Answered 10/15/2013

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A member asked:

So im usually a heavy flower on my period and im 16 but now my period was way lighter and lasted 4 days instead of 6. is it normal 4 it 2 do that?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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