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Is it normal tht my period only last 1 week ?

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Dr. Olakitan Akinjagunla answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: The menstrual cycle varies from person to person and so does the menstrual period which typically last from 2 to 7days. It is common to have longer periods at the onset but as you age ,the number of days decreases till it stabilizes on a set number of days par month.

Answered 9/29/2014

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