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I started my period five days early. today makes five days that i've been on and it don't seem like it's slowly down any time soon. what should i do?

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Nothing : Drink plenty of fluids. Periods may vary in amount and duration

Answered 5/24/2015

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Be seen: Often this happens due to hormonal changes and if the bleeding is excessive it needs to be stopped. All the best.

Answered 12/22/2015

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