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I am a 18 year old female and for about 6 months now i have been having extremely heavy period flow along with terrible period cramps where not even ibuprofen will help, i am also not on birth control ?
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Get in with a doctor: There are several things that can be done to help with your problem but all require being seen by a physician. Don't continue to suffer, get seen and get the help that you deserve.
Answered 4/17/2020
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Agree with Dr. W: Your doctor can prescribe a form of birth control pill that can limit your period to once a year. Take multivitamins and oral iron to prevent anemia from heavy bleeding. Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health!
Answered 4/17/2020
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