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A member asked:

I have been on my period for about 16 days now... for the first time in my 24yrs of living..i feel perfectly fine... why could this be happening ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

16 day period: clearly exceeds norms. Recommend medical assessment. Take care.

Answered 5/17/2015

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