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My 10 year old started her second period and she bleed through her pad twice. maybe i should bring her to the dr? it seems like too much.

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Early "periods": Periods in young maturing women are characteristically not "regular", and the intervals between allow constant production of estrogen and not always ovulation. The estrogen thickens the endometrium and eventually breaks down causing the bleeding to be heavier than what will be the norm later. See your pediatrician for testing to see if anemia has resulted, which can be treated.

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Maybe: The periods during a girls first year are often irregular & sometimes variable in intensity. A mild bleeding condition called Van Willibrand disease can present with excessive bleeding during menses but would usually affect & be discovered with the first menses if not before. A visit can help clarify any issue & give you a chance to discuss treatment options to control future cycles better.

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