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What does it mean if you bleed for 12 days?
A menstrual period that lasts longer than seven days is considered a long period. Your doctor may refer to a period that lasts longer than a week as menorrhagia. You may also be diagnosed with menorrhagia if you experience unusually heavy bleeding that lasts less than a week. Five percent of women have menorrhagia.
Is it bad if your period lasts longer than a week?
The average period is two to seven days in length, so bleeding for eight days or more is considered long. In general, periods on the longer end of normal (five to seven days) aren’t something to worry about. So although aggravating, it’s unlikely due to an underlying problem.
Why does my period smell like death?
Period smells like “death” The strong smell is likely due to the blood and tissues exiting the vagina along with bacteria. It’s normal for the vagina to have bacteria, though the amount can fluctuate. The resulting “rotten” smell from bacteria mixed with menstrual flow shouldn’t be strong enough for others to detect.
How can I stop a prolonged period?
Eating foods rich in iron or potassium such as lentils, raisins or bananas. Drinking enough water to stay hydrated because menstrual fluid contains both blood and water. Taking Shepherd’s Purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris), is one of the most common remedies for the treatment of prolonged periods.
Is it normal to have slimy period blood?
Menstrual blood that is slippery and has a jelly-like texture is mixed with high levels of cervical mucus, which is totally normal.
What does it mean when your period lasts longer than 7 days?
Generally, a period lasts between three to seven days. A menstrual period that lasts longer than seven days is considered a long period. Your doctor may refer to a period that lasts longer than a week as menorrhagia. You may also be diagnosed with menorrhagia if you experience unusually heavy bleeding that lasts less than a week.
Is it common to have a period for 12 days straight?
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What’s the average length of a woman’s period?
You probably learned in high school that a woman’s period occurs every 21 to 35 days (with most women’s cycles occurring every 28 days). The average period is two to seven days in length, so bleeding for eight days or more is considered long. In general, periods on the longer end of normal (five to seven days) aren’t something to worry about.
How long does your period last on birth control?
I am 34 years old, have 3 children youngest being 7. I have never been on birth control but did have a tubal litigation after my youngest was born. My period normally lasts about 5 days but this month I have been on it for 12 days now and it doesn’t seem to be letting up.