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why i my period lasting so long? in october of 2011 (age 12, 7th grade) i got my first period. it was a light flow and lasted about 4 days. i didn't get my next period until january of 2012 (age 13) and that period was a whole month long! i never told my

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Dr. Joy Jackson
Dr. Joy Jackson answered
Family Medicine 19 years experience
At : At your age it's normal to have irregular periods. If they continue to be heavy and unpredictable then talk to your pediatrician about birth control pills for the sole purpose of controlling your cycle. Good luck.
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I usually spot for two days then my period lasts a week. So that's a total 9 days. Is that normal?

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Dr. Tara Solomon
Dr. Tara Solomon answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience
Premenstrual spottin: Yes, it is completely normal to spot prior to your period. If you spot between your periods, this could be ovulatory spotting or a uterine polyp.
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A 20-year-old female asked:

My period is 5 days late. I took a home test, and the entire results circle turned blue. Is that a negative/defective result?

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A 18-year-old female asked:

My period suddenly became light and dark brown after my 18th birthday (I am still 18). I only have to use one pad the entire day, when before I used 3?

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Dr. Richard Zimon
Dr. Richard Zimon answered
Internal Medicine 59 years experience
This may: and probably is a normal variation HOWEVER you may be anemic so I suggest you see your Primary Care Provider for a blood test.... the color may represent"old blood" or you may be having "an-ovulatory" (NO EGG RELEASE) periods..so if the blood tests are OK check with your GYN! Hope this helps Dr Z
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