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I have been in my period since october 6th, it's been 18 days. what might have caused it, and can i stop it?

Q: i have been in my period since october 6th, it's been 18 days. what might have caused it, and can i stop it?

It&#x27;s not your period: Vaginal bleeding this long is not due to normal menstruation. There are many possible causes, some of them serious, and any abnormal or unexplained vaginal bleeding should be professionally evaluated. See your doctor ASAP, preferably in the next day or two. Good luck!

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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It's not your period: Vaginal bleeding this long is not due to normal menstruation. There are many possible causes, some of them serious, and any abnormal or unexplained vaginal bleeding should be professionally evaluated. See your doctor ASAP, preferably in the next day or two. Good luck!

Answered 10/24/2016

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A member asked:

I have been in my period since october 6th, it's been 18 days. what might have caused it, and can i stop it?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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