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A member asked:
What causes periods to change? mine usually is heavish 5-6 days long and this month its very light and the blood is dark and only last two full days
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Normal variation: Normal length and extent of blood loss are quite variable among women and in the same women. You seem to be losing more than usual amount of blood and should take oral iron supplements to avoid anemia.
Answered 12/4/2014
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