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Period lasted longer than usual (7 days) usually lasts for 4 - 5 days went very brownish onto my underwear without a pad bad cramps day after period?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Cycle changes: may be due to hormonal fluctuations which will also cause the cramping. I suggest a GYN evalaution. You can use Advilor Aleve (naproxen) for cramping and bleeding until seen by your GYN. If sexually active, get a pregnancy test.

Dr Chauhan agreed

Answered 5/16/2015

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A member asked:

Period lasted longer than usual (7 days) usually lasts for 4 - 5 days went very brownish onto my underwear without a pad bad cramps day after period?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Chauhan agreed

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