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Ive been having my period for over a week now i'm18 and i started taking my birth control pills2 months ago for the very 1st time, is this bad?
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Not necessarily: Menstrual periods can have variation in the duration and amount of bleeding. One long period is not a worrisome thing. However, you may wish to take oral iron supplements to avoid anemia. If the bleeding continues into the next cycle, it would be time to see your doctor.
Answered 10/4/2016
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