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Menstrual period lasts more than 18 days

2018-05-17 15:13:36
Hi, My sister menstrual period lasts for around 20days for last 2 months. The period is also irregular. What could be the probable issue. Please suggest any medication or checkup done. Thanks and Regards Vikash
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Check up is must.Get done ultrasonography to rule out pcod and TSH level for hypothyroidism.Sometimes PID also causes same problem.

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