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A 21-year-old female asked:

How do you know when your period is too heavy? lately i've had to change my tampon more often than usual. about 1 and a half i last.

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Dr. Alan Patterson
Dr. Alan Pattersonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience
Then that is too hea: Heavy for you, no reason to suffer or put up with that please see a gyn for a proper evaluation and you will have different options to slow down or stop the flow , which after a workup you can get on meds to prevent a period if you want.
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