https://rxchat.com/Discuss/period-is-going-longer-279370_s2.htm?utm_source=forums_posts&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS My period normally only lasts for four days tops. But it's been going on for over a week, I'm not on birth control. It's not a heavy flow, it's just a dark red. Is there something that be causing this? I'm just kind of over it. - Filed in Birth Control / Contraceptive en-us Copyright 2026 RxChat.com. All Rights Reserved. Sat, 24 Jan 2015 00:24:12 GMT 60 https://rxchat.com/images/mc_logo.png https://rxchat.com/Discuss/period-is-going-longer-279370_s2.htm?utm_source=forums_posts&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS https://rxchat.com/Discuss/period-is-going-longer-279370_s2.htm?utm_source=forums_posts&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS#r_401432 https://rxchat.com/Discuss/period-is-going-longer-279370_s2.htm?utm_source=forums_posts&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS#r_401432 Hello, Marie! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem you've having. Has it stopped, yet? <br/> <br/> A normal length period is actually considered anywhere from 3 to 10 days, anything shorter or longer is considered abnormal and should be checked out by your doctor. This can sometimes happen due to a hormonal imbalance. <br/> <br/> When was your last pap smear? Sat, 24 Jan 2015 00:24:12 GMT