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I am 16 and i have been on my period for a month and a few days now! i am anemic, and i am on birth control but its not working at all! what do i do?
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Get seen by provider: With 'prolonged bleeding and anemia' --the 'birth control' you are on may need to be changed. Hope you are better soon!
Answered 5/18/2019
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Gynecologist: It is prudent that you see a gynecologist for an evaluation and if needed a change in birth control medication. You should start taking oral iron and multivitamin supplements to treat the anemia.
Answered 5/20/2019
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