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My friend had her period for 2 weeks, feels pain for the past week with heavy bleeding. she's on birth control. why isn't it stopping? she's 19.

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Dr. Krishna Anand answered

See G.Y.N. doctor: Birth control pills are known to cause irregular periods and heavy bleeding . She should consult G.Y.N. doctor as soon as possible . She may have to stop birth control pills

Dr Arnold agreed

Answered 11/11/2014

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A member asked:

My friend had her period for 2 weeks, feels pain for the past week with heavy bleeding. she's on birth control. why isn't it stopping? she's 19.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Krishna Anand answered

Dr Arnold agreed

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