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A member asked:
If im on birthcontrol is it ok to have a period for three weeks?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No: It is never normal to have three full weeks of menstruation. An average period lasts about 4-7 days. It would be a good idea to discuss the length of your periods with your doctor.
Answered 12/9/2013
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No: Obviously, there are other medical conditions that are "overriding the pill" and causing prolonged bleeding for 3 weeks. Continued and prolonged bleeding can also cause anemia(low blood levels). Have your doctor exam you for uterine fibroids, bleeding/clotting factor disorders such as von willebrands disease, and thyroid malfunctions.Depo-provera(the shot) can also cause 3 week bleeding normally.
Answered 3/26/2013
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