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I have been menstruating for 12 days. my period is usually only 5 days. should i go see a doctor?

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Dr. John Berryman answered

Long period ?'s: If this kind of bleeding is unusual, and you are not on oral contraceptives, or have fibroid tumors, obtain a serum HCG test to be certain about pregnancy. If positive , see your gyn physician as soon as possible.

Answered 1/9/2020

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A member asked:

I have been menstruating for 12 days. my period is usually only 5 days. should i go see a doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

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