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Heavy bleeding more then 5 days ~ that's my regular timing ~ i'm changing my super tampon and my night time pad every couple hours .. am i ok?

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Dr. Andrew Silverman answered

Heavy period: Since this is not your usual pattern of bleeding if you continue to bleed i suggest that you see a gynecologist.

Dr Higginbotham agreed

Answered 7/30/2014

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A member asked:

Heavy bleeding more then 5 days ~ that's my regular timing ~ i'm changing my super tampon and my night time pad every couple hours .. am i ok?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Silverman answered

Dr Higginbotham agreed

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