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I had my period for 8 days now. today is the 8th day. it's still bright red and not brown as to dried like it normally would by the 6th day. my normal periods last 6 days. how long more will this last or is something wrong with me ,do i need to check myse

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Dr. Philip Schwarzman answered

Give it more time: Minor irregularities in a period (# of days,color,amount) are normal). No need to have this checked.

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Answered 5/12/2016

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A member asked:

I had my period for 8 days now. today is the 8th day. it's still bright red and not brown as to dried like it normally would by the 6th day. my normal periods last 6 days. how long more will this last or is something wrong with me ,do i need to check myse

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Schwarzman answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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