A member asked:

I am 16 and i have been on my period for a month and a few days now! i am anemic, and i am on birth control but its not working at all! what do i do?

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Dr. Allen Seely answered

Get seen by provider: With 'prolonged bleeding and anemia' --the 'birth control' you are on may need to be changed. Hope you are better soon!

Dr Singh and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/18/2019

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Gynecologist: It is prudent that you see a gynecologist for an evaluation and if needed a change in birth control medication. You should start taking oral iron and multivitamin supplements to treat the anemia.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 5/20/2019

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A member asked:

I am 16 and i have been on my period for a month and a few days now! i am anemic, and i am on birth control but its not working at all! what do i do?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Allen Seely answered

Dr Singh and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Modi agreed

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