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My period has been extremely heavy. it started early, has been heavy, and has lasted longer than normal. should i worry?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

If it stops: And if it's only this one period then 'no.' if it doesn't stop or becomes a pattern next month you shoudl see your doctor.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 3/29/2013

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A member asked:

My period has been extremely heavy. it started early, has been heavy, and has lasted longer than normal. should i worry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Dr Samuel agreed

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