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I use 3 pads a day and 1 at night on the 1st-3rd days of my period should i see a doctor? they last about 5-6 days.i'm 18. 1st period was at age 11.

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Dr. Arlene Haywood answered

Yes- if soaked: If your pads are soaked when they are changed then you are bleeding heavily and anemia may ensue- a gynecologist can usually decrease you flow as well as the number of days you bleed with hormonal therapy. If you change your pads as soon as they get slightly soiled, then you don't need to see a gynecologist.

Answered 2/7/2013

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A member asked:

I use 3 pads a day and 1 at night on the 1st-3rd days of my period should i see a doctor? they last about 5-6 days.i'm 18. 1st period was at age 11.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arlene Haywood answered

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