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Could it be healthy for my period to last for 1 month?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No, it is not: Your period shouldn't last for more than a week. Please see your gynecologist.

Dr Van Dis and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/11/2014

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