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Is there any over the counter medicines that lighten periods??

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Dr. Shalini Sethi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Menstrual cycles: No over the counter medicines . Please see your pediatrician if heavy periods . You may need medicine to lighten them .

Answered 8/11/2015

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