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After how many days of period bleeding is it considered abnormal?

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Usually the normal: Length of a period is 3-5 days if u are worried see yoru gyn for an evaluation or if is is too heavy.

Answered 11/6/2012

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A member asked:

After how many days of period bleeding is it considered abnormal?

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Dr. Alan Patterson answered

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