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I started my period 3 weeks ago. around day 5-6 it got really heavy and i was changing my pad every 10 min. im still currently bleeding today marks 3 weeks. some days i dont even bleed enough to hit the pad. others i bleed heavy for just a few hour?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Prolonged period: What you are describing in hemorrhaging not a period. You need to see a GYN MD to determine the cause as soon as possible and get tested for anemia. (low blood level).

Answered 8/10/2020

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A member asked:

I started my period 3 weeks ago. around day 5-6 it got really heavy and i was changing my pad every 10 min. im still currently bleeding today marks 3 weeks. some days i dont even bleed enough to hit the pad. others i bleed heavy for just a few hour?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

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