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Can you tell me is it healthy for a 17 year old to use super plus tampons?

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Heavy periods could : Having very heavy bleeding can be normal but also can cause excessive blood loss and anemia. Your physician can ck for this.. If needed hormone therapy may relieve these heavy menses.

Dr Fried agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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