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I have my period for more than 3 weeks now. heavy bleeding and i'm on the pill - yas plus. i've been on it for about 5 months now. i'm changing pads every hour sometimes more. i'm also on chronic medication for hypertension. i need help?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Heavy period : If you are changing pads every hour- you need to go to an ER now for evaluation. Your blood count can be very low and lead to inability to function .

Answered 11/25/2020

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A member asked:

I have my period for more than 3 weeks now. heavy bleeding and i'm on the pill - yas plus. i've been on it for about 5 months now. i'm changing pads every hour sometimes more. i'm also on chronic medication for hypertension. i need help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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