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Posted on: 08/28/2007
Question
what do you do if your period is lasting longer than normal?
Answer
Usually, if your period cycle is off your doctor can prescribe birth control pills that regulate your hormones and therefore menstrual cycle, but they will need to ask some questions and do an exam first to make sure there is no other reason for your body to be bleeding so long. Good luck!