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My period lasts for about 7 days and then came back 2 days later and finally stop on the 13th day of period.it happens to me every month.is it normal?

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Dr. Darrin Cunningham answered

Common for you: This a longer than normal period, but may be your normal. Since you bleed til day 13, it could interfere with fertility. If you are not interested in getting pregnant, a birth control pill can shorten your cycle and make it lighter.

Answered 5/6/2013

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A member asked:

My period lasts for about 7 days and then came back 2 days later and finally stop on the 13th day of period.it happens to me every month.is it normal?

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