Thanks for your question. It sounds like you should call your doctor, as there are just a few "red flags" for abnormal menstrual periods that concern me:
- Bleeding heavily (soaking more than one pad or tampon every hour)
- Bleeding for more than 7 days
Since you have been bleeding for more than 7 days, please call your doctor and make an appointment. It is best to rule out any medical conditions, or find them and treat them early. Are you having any additional symptoms?
Please know that many women have "abnormal periods" and they are perfectly healthy...but it is still important to have your abnormal bleeding checked out for your peace of mind.
Please let us know what you find out from your doctor, and if we can provide any additional information or resources.
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Stacey_dee,
Thanks for your question. It sounds like you should call your doctor, as there are just a few "red flags" for abnormal menstrual periods that concern me:
- Bleeding heavily (soaking more than one pad or tampon every hour)
- Bleeding for more than 7 days
Since you have been bleeding for more than 7 days, please call your doctor and make an appointment. It is best to rule out any medical conditions, or find them and treat them early. Are you having any additional symptoms?
Please know that many women have "abnormal periods" and they are perfectly healthy...but it is still important to have your abnormal bleeding checked out for your peace of mind.
Please let us know what you find out from your doctor, and if we can provide any additional information or resources.
June 22, 2010 - 1:12pmThis Comment
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