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Im almost 18 years old and its been for my period more than 8 months passing. my parents tell me because im under weight. i don't know what's right!
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See your doctor: See your doctor to address having your menses for such a long time. Often with prolonged bleeding, women can develop iron deficiency anemia. Your doctor will also discuss with your eating habits, exam you and may need to do blood tests to confirm if you are anemic.
Answered 7/17/2013
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