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My period is super heavy for 2-4 days, stops for 24 hrs, comes back moderate & tapers off, stopping 2-4 days later. i took bcp age 21-37 & was irregular for 18-24 mths before this pattern settled. i'm 41, no other symptoms. reason for concern or ok?
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This may be a variation on a normal pattern of menstrual bleeding. However, "super heavy" period for 2-4 days puts you at risk of iron deficiency. It would be useful to take oral iron and multivitamin supplements and discuss it with your doctor at the next visit. Wish you good health!
Answered 12/25/2022
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