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My daughter has unsually long and heavy periods that can last 12 days or sometimes more. is this normal? can it be prevented?
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See your doctor: This sounds too heavy. Your daughter can be put on birth control pills to control her cycles. Other options exist as well. Please make an appointment with a gynecologist for evaluation.
Answered 9/28/2016
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