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I've been on my period for about 10 days and the bleeding is has gotten heavier on the day it was supposed to go away why is this??

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Dr. Olakitan Akinjagunla answered

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Hormonal dysfunction: The first thing to do is make sure you are not pregnant if sexually active. The problem is usually hormonal if not pregnant with a diagnosis of dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Bleeding like this warrants a visit to your doctor for definitive diagnosis and treatment as it could result in anemia and it,s other complications.

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Answered 9/9/2014

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A member asked:

I've been on my period for about 10 days and the bleeding is has gotten heavier on the day it was supposed to go away why is this??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Olakitan Akinjagunla answered

Dr Ingram agreed

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