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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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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
Answered 11/11/2014
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