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My periods are 8 days long and heavy, should i be worried or is this quite normal?

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Dr. Paul Neumann answered

Can be normal: If this is a new change for you, you may want to get a check up. Also consider getting your blood count checked to make sure you are not becoming anemic.

Answered 8/24/2013

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