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Hi doctors, please i would like to know is it advisable to takemedicine to stop my period for few days because of heavy discharge am fibroidpatient thanks?

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Dr. Jon Ahrendsen answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ask your Dr.: Sometimes taking nsaids will help decrease this. But if it's an ongoing problem you need to check with your doctor.

Answered 12/15/2013

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