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How long is too long to have a period? i've been having mine for about 4 weeks now. it's not heavy just annoying. what could cause this?

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Too long: A period should not normally last longer than a week and 4 weeks is definitely too long. You need to get in to a gynecologist for a full history, exam, and appropriate testing ASAP. Hope this helps.

Dr Kipervas agreed

Answered 10/14/2016

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