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What to do if i have been on my period for 6 weeks now, any ideas why?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

A period lasting: Longer than a week is not normal. Please see your gynecologist for evaluation.

Dr Husar agreed

Answered 3/11/2014

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