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Please advise if it's normal for a period to last 7 days?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Up to 7 days: Long is still within normal limits. Longer than 7 days - is not normal.

Dr Adberg agreed

Answered 3/25/2014

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A member asked:

Please advise if it's normal for a period to last 7 days?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Adberg agreed

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