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My period was normally light and lasting a couple of days but for the past two cycles they've been unbearably heavy and lasting longer, why?
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Lots of options: You will need to see your obgyn for an exam and testing. Variation from month to month is very normal. Depending on your age and fertility plans there are lots of treatment options. Birth control pills can regulate your cycle. Mirena (levonorgestrel) iuds can minimize your periods. Lysteda is a great new hormone free drug used to stop heavy periods.
Answered 10/31/2014
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Many possibilities: This could be random variation, but that is less likely now that it has happened for 2 cycles. You did not provide your age or whether you are on any medication, which are both pertinent. Possibilities range from various types of tumors (not necessarily cancerous) to pregnancy issues. See your gynecologist to discuss this further.
Answered 10/2/2014
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