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Re: [Birth Control] period lasting over 2 weeks

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 3 Jan 2002 10:01:34 -0600 (CST)


At Wed, 2 Jan 2002, carmendawn wrote: >
>I have had my period for over 2 weeks but I am not sure if it is really
>a problem.This is the first time it ever lasted over 4 days.Should I be
>very concerned? It is a brown color .So I'm not sure what to do. Please
>give me your opinion.

If you are under the age of 40, then I would see how things go, as long as the bleeding is less than a maxi-pad per hour in volume. If the bleeding increases to exceed this amount then you should call your physician... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

**Private e-mails cannot be entertained due to time constraints, consequently no private e-mails will receive a response.

**Thank you for your understanding ;-)




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