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It depends on how much longer it is lasting, on average a menstrual period will last 4-7 days but a little longer than this is normal - this is especially true if you're in your pre-teens or teens when hormonal irregularity can cause irregular bleeding. If you are using hormonal Birth Control such as the pill also bare in mind that irregular bleeding is normal for the first three months while your body adjusts to going from your normal cycle to being on the pill.
If bleeding continues over 14 days, or if you are going through a super absorbency tampon or pads within an hour, then go to your doctor to get medication to stop the bleeding.
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Can taking an extra birth control pill make your period last longer?
Yes it can make your period arrive one day later than usual
Is it possible that you can be pregnant in your tubes when your period last more than usual?
No.
How do early miscarriages happen?
miscarriages in the first couple of stages may appear to be a heavy period and may last a little longer than a usual period. you may see a few bloodcots also
Is it normal for your period to last longer than usual if you started taking birth control on the first day of your period?
Yes, sometmes when you start birth control you will have break through bleeding and it can tie in with your period since you started the pill during your period.
What to do if period last longer than ten days?
If your period last longer then ten days I think you should talk to your doctor and she should be able to tell you what to take to stop your period, because I heard that it is some things to buy to stop your period last even longer than that.
Is having a normal period is one of the sign of having a cyst in the uterus?
No; having a normal period is a sign that everything is... normal. If your period is longer than usual, heavier than usual or abnormal in some way, than you should consider consulting a doctor.
Can your period last longer than the patch-free week?
Your period may last longer than the patch-free week. Continue using the patch as scheduled, regardless of bleeding.
What does it mean if your first period lasts longer than 7 days?
It mens nothing some people last longer than seven days periods can last from 3-10 days
Is it normal for a period to last longer than a week?
It's not "normal" but it happens to some women
What does it mean if your period is longer than usual?
Irregular periods are common. If you find that it is happening often you can talk to your doctor. Sometimes medication can be prescribed to control the bleeding.
Can birth control pills cause period to last longer?
That can be normal in the first three months of use. If it goes on longer than three months, or is troublesome to you, talk with your health care provider about changing to a pill with a different hormonal profile.
What if your period is shorter than usual?
If your period has came early and lasts 3-4 days, pr shorter than usual, you are pregnant. This process is called implantation.
