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I am 42 and given birth to 3 children. my monthly cycle has been bleeding for almost 4 weeks. what could cause a women's cycle to last 4 wks?
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Abnormal: You may have an irregular buildup of the endometrial lining. You need a GYN exam
Answered 8/18/2014
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