A 43-year-old member asked:

My period is lasting longer than usual is it because i forgot my last pill, is this normal?

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Dr. Walter Futterweitanswered

Endocrinology 65 years experience

Possible: That can happen. Variable in most women.

3.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

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A 47-year-old member asked:

Should i be worried if my period is lasting longer than usual (17days)?

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Dr. Yash Khannaanswered

Family Medicine 58 years experience

Yes see your Gynecol: Yes you should be concerned and consult your gynecologist to get it treated.

5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

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A 19-year-old female asked:

How long should period bleeding last on the birth control pills? When I start my new pack will my period bleeding stop? It's longer than usual help

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Hello, I am current 5 days late for my period. 3 days before my expected period I had a two day migraine. My last period was November 19th and I am normally no longer than a 30 day cycle. At the end of October I took birth control pills but only for 3 day

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A 19-year-old female asked:

My period came early and has lasted 3 days longer than usual with only light pink bleeding when i wipe except the first day. Is this normal?

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A 20-year-old female asked:

My last period lasted a month longer than usual and the cramps havent gone away they dont feel like normal cramps theyre much worse what could it be?

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A 42-year-old female asked:

I am 42 years old, my last period was 11/13-11/19 (longer than usual). Now on 11/24 it is back not heavy w/ slight cramping. Is this normal?

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