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A 20-year-old female asked:
Have been on the mini pill almost a year. my current period has lasted over a week. very heavy bleeding, bad cramps,tender breasts, lost so much blood?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Claudette Andersonanswered
Specializes in Gynecology
You need an exam: This change in bleeding warrants a gynecological evaluation.If ther. Is a lot of blood loss then a blood test for anemia would also be appropiate.
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