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Hello doctor, i am 25, normally my period lasts 6 days but for the last 2 periods its been lasting for over 2 weeks. what's the cause of this? thanks.

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Dr. Jumnah Thanapathy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Many reasons: It could be nothing or it could be stress, an ovarian cyst or a pregnancy both normal and abnormal. See your gyn.

Answered 3/26/2013

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A member asked:

Hello doctor, i am 25, normally my period lasts 6 days but for the last 2 periods its been lasting for over 2 weeks. what's the cause of this? thanks.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jumnah Thanapathy answered

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