Periods

[Edmonton81]

Hi

My daughter is a teenager, she started her period for the for the time in august last year. She’s been having a period every month but at different times… I don’t think it’s settled and not in a routine yet. This month today she has been on her period for 15 days is this normal? Should I have her get checked out.

Please advise

Thanks in advance x

[wobblybee Administrator Pioneer]

If a girl has very heavy bleeding, her doctor might test for anemia and prescribe iron pills or other treatments. For very light or irregular bleeding that goes on for a long time, medical professionals often prescribe birth control pills. Birth control pills contain hormones that can help balance a girl's menstrual cycle.

Most girls just need time for their bodies to adjust to their hormones. Eventually, their menstrual cycles get regular naturally. If you're ever worried that your period might not be normal, talk to your doctor.

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