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  1. Women's Health
    https://www.womenshealthmag.com › health › long-periods

    Why Is My Period Lasting So Long? Here's When To …

    • There's a pretty big range of "normal" when it comes to period length, says Jessica Shepherd, MD, an ob-gyn and menopause expert based in Dallas, Texas. "Usually, it can last anywhere between fiv… See more

    You Have An IUD.

    One of the most common causes of long periods are intrauterine devices (IUDs), a type of birth controlplaced directly into your cervix. There are two main types: a non-hormonal, … See more

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    You're ovulating.

    Menstruation is your body's way of getting rid of the extra blood and tissue it saved up in case your egg got fertilized, but sometimes the hormonal signals get crossed an… See more

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    You're Pregnant (Yes, really).

    Isn't the tell-tale sign of pregnancy noperiods? Yes, but not all the time, Dr. Toth says. "A common cause for abnormal menses, including longer bleeding, is pregnancy,… See more

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    You're on Hormonal Birth Control.

    Anything that manipulates your hormones has the potential to make your periods longer, says Dr. Toth. This includes all types of hormonal birth controllike the pill, patches, rin… See more

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    You Had An Early miscarriage.

    Early miscarriages are much more common than you may realize. Up to half of all pregnancies end in miscarriage, often before the woman even realizes she was pregnant, a… See more

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    You Have An IUD.
    You're ovulating.
    You're Pregnant (Yes, really).
    You're on Hormonal Birth Control.
    You Had An Early miscarriage.
     
  1. Most girls get their first period when they're around 12. But getting it any time between age 10 and 15 is OK.

    All About Periods (for Teens) - Nemours …

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    Most girls get their first period when they're around 12. But getting it any time between age 10 and 15 is OK. Every girl's body has its own schedule.

    All About Periods (for Kids) - Nemours Ki…

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  2. Cleveland Clinic
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    Why Is My Period Lasting So Long? - Cleveland Clinic …

    Apr 3, 2024 · Worried about a period that’s lasting too long? Find out what’s normal, what’s not and when it’s time to see your gynecologist.

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    • Mayo Clinic
      https://www.mayoclinic.org › healthy-lifestyle › w...

      Menstrual cycle: What's normal, what's not - Mayo Clinic

    • Healthline
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      What Causes Long Periods and When to Seek Help

      Feb 13, 2023 · A long period, or a period that lasts for more than 7 days, may be a sign of an underlying health conditions. It's important to always see your …

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    • mindbodygreen
      https://www.mindbodygreen.com › articles › menstrual-cycle-guide

      A Day-By-Day Guide To Your Menstrual Cycle, From An OB/GYN

    • Medical News Today
      https://www.medicalnewstoday.com › …

      Period won't stop: 12 reasons why and how to treat it

      Dec 22, 2023 · In this article, we cover potential reasons why a period may not stop and how to treat it. Some people experience bleeding during ovulation, when the ovaries release an egg. In most cases,...

    • Verywell Health
      https://www.verywellhealth.com

      Signs of a Period Coming: Days and Week Beforehand - Verywell …

    • KT by Knix
      https://www.knixteen.com › blogs › the-rag

      Child's First Period at 10 | All You Need to Know | Kt by Knix

    • mindbodygreen
      https://www.mindbodygreen.com › articles › menstrual-cycle-phases

      Menstrual Cycle Phases: Each Stage Of Your Cycle, Explained

    • Flo
      https://flo.health › menstrual-cycle › health › period › ...

      Why is my period late? 13 reasons for a delayed period