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Friend has been bleeding 3 wks straight & she was only supposed to come on her period a couple days ago! she's 16 (not a virgin)& on birth control :/?

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Dr. Shahruq Sarela answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Bleeding : Bleeding for three weeks straight is considered an emergency. Go to the hospital now and be evaluated!

Answered 5/26/2015

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