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Hi, i'm 16 and have been getting 10-12 day periods for about the last 4 months. i'm concerned if this is normal because i usually would only have them for 5-7 days. i feel more tired than usual and get sharp unexpected cramps when i run (i run cross count

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Not normal: This change in your normal menstrual pattern is probably worth checking out with your primary care clinician. The fatigue may be due to anemia, a common finding with excessively long or heavy periods. Fortunately, if anemia is present, iron supplements are usually helpful. I would suggest having this evaluated.

Answered 7/11/2015

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