Hi Anonymous and thanks for bringing your question to EmpowHER.
Although some pain during your period is normal, excessive pain is not. Although irregular periods are common in young women, three week periods are not normal. The medical term for painful menstrual periods is dysmenorrhea - click on the word to get to more information.
Please talk to your parents again. It would be in your best interests to see your doctor, find out what is causing the pain and prolonged period, and get the relief that you need. Let us know how things work out for you.
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Hi Anonymous and thanks for bringing your question to EmpowHER.
Although some pain during your period is normal, excessive pain is not. Although irregular periods are common in young women, three week periods are not normal. The medical term for painful menstrual periods is dysmenorrhea - click on the word to get to more information.
Please talk to your parents again. It would be in your best interests to see your doctor, find out what is causing the pain and prolonged period, and get the relief that you need. Let us know how things work out for you.
Best,
Pam
October 14, 2014 - 7:00pmThis Comment
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