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amahnke3
Im 17 and i have a regular period. The only issue is that it only lasts three to four days and i bleed profusely. During the first two days i have to change a super plus tampon every half hour or so. Is this normal?
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Marrbearr
Yes Ma''am that is normal.
Your body is still gradually changing and things may be heavier one month than the next month. It's normal.
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veromazarelli
That does seem like a pretty heavy period.... Maybe talk with your Dr about that.
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