A 26-year-old female asked:
i've been on my period for over 3 weeks and it won't stop. i'm using the 2 month contraceptive called nuristerate and due for the next injection in about 2 weeks?
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Dr. John Berryman answered
54 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Bleeding for 3 w ?'s: Bleeding for "three weeks" is unusual at age 26. See your gyn physician for an exam and testing, as pregnancy is always possible, and some pregnancies can occur outside the uterus, which need immediate attention.
Answered on Sep 5, 2019
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