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Idk if this is in the right the topic thingy. but anywho...
My period is like normally 10-12 days long and some times like 14-16 days. It is horrible. I have asked my doctor and shes told me its because i am "new" to it. but i have had it for like 3-4 years. not extactly "new". but i have told her(my doctor) that i have passed out before because i am losing sooooo much blood. IDK what to do. no one will do anything about this.

(not even my mom who has the same problem and is on B.C. and won't let me use her B.C until the Doctor says its ok!)
WHAT DO I DO???????

When did you tell your doctor about this? If you told her about this problem within the first two years, then you should go back because the problem is still there. You should tell her that you have had it for 3-4 years now, and that you keep passing out. Passing out isn't normal, so the doctor should look into that anyway.

As for your mom not letting you use her B.C.? You need to have a doctor tell you what kind you need, because every woman is different. It can sometimes be bad to use someone else's B.C. because everyone needs a certain amount of the hormones. If you get too much, there could be complications, and if you get too little, then it won't do anything.

How old are you? Sometimes, if you are about 13 years old, you are too young to be treated for the problem. You would have to start B.C. later. However, you should be checked for anemia and other disorders.

I really encourage you to talk to your mother about this again so she can take you to the doctor, possibly a new one if your current one doesn't solve this problem. Maybe you could go online and print off some information on this problem, so she knows that it isn't normal and that it needs to be fixed. The following is a list of websites with useful information for you and your mother, if you decide to take my suggestion.

http://www.apollolight.com/new_content/circadian%20rhythms_disorders/women/irregular.html

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/307769/should_you_worry_about_a_long_menstrual.html

http://www.4women.gov/faq/menstru.htm#5

Good luck with everything, and write back if you have anymore questions! :)

Hannah

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