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I am only sixteen years of age and i have ha abnormally heavy menstrual bleeding for about seven hours now. i am very worried, should i go to the er?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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Abnormal bleeding: If soaked 3-4 pads/tampons in 7 hours go to ER. if only 2 call you doctor in AM Good luck

Answered 2/13/2015

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A member asked:

I am only sixteen years of age and i have ha abnormally heavy menstrual bleeding for about seven hours now. i am very worried, should i go to the er?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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