A member asked:

I am a 16 year old girl and my period has been irregular and now it has came and hasnt stopped. it is day 10. it has been really heavy but now light?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

That's not normal: Irregular cycles are very common in adolescents. Any period lasting more than 7 days is abnormal. Any chance you may be pregnant? If you have had unprotected sex, consider a home preg test. I assume you are not. There are a variety of ways to regulate your periods that are all very safe. Prolonged cycles may cause anemia and fatigue. I recommend a MD visit to check your blood work and start meds.

Answered 2/28/2015

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Dr. Michael Traub answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Common: I would not worry now. Unless you think you could be pregnant i would wait and see. sometimes a single period can be very long or abnormal. if it becomes a pattern then you would need to be evaluated for common hormone problems

Answered 5/28/2015

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