Last updated on July 28th, 2018 at 04:39 am<\/p>
How often do you get your period<\/strong> is a common question girls ask after their first period or when they have too frequent periods.<\/p>\n Are you worried your period is lasting longer than normal? Do you feel your period is lasting longer with period blood clots? Did you notice your period twice this month? Did you skip a period for a month?<\/p>\n This article explains how often women should get period, what’s abnormal and when you should worry.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Periods or menstruation are cyclical vaginal bleeding that may be regular or irregular. It occurs due to hormone changes in women.<\/p>\n Before age 10 – 16 years, it’s okay if you don’t get periods. However, if you are older than 16 years with no period, then it’s abnormal.<\/p>\n During puberty, your body hormones, estrogen, and progesterone regulate how your period comes out.<\/p>\n They are both responsible for maturation and thickening of the lining covering your womb (endometrium).<\/p>\n If fertilization and implantation occurs, then your period stops due to pregnancy. However, if implantation does not take place, your endometrium is washed out as period. You may also have some signs of period coming<\/a> \u2014 cramps, low back pain during period, sleepless night or acne before period.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n First, you should know how long your period is supposed to last<\/a>. Normal period last between 2 – 7 days. However, if this is your first period, it may be irregular for the first few months and years. In some women, it may be heavy, while it may be lighter in others.<\/p>\n Normal period last between 2 – 7 days. Between each period is your menstrual cycle. For example, if the first day of your last period is 22nd of October and your next period started on the 21st of November, then your menstrual cycle is about 30 days<\/p>\n What’s normal?<\/strong><\/p>\n The normal menstrual cycle should last between 21 and 35 days. If your period comes every 21 days or every 35 days then it okay.<\/p>\n In women who are having their period for the first time, menstrual cycle may be between 21 and 45 days. It may get regular and shorter as you grow older.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Yes. If you have a long menstrual cycle of 35 days, then it possible you may skip period for a month<\/p>\n Some calendar months have 28 says while others have 31 days. This means if you have a 35 days menstrual cycle, you could miss a period for a month.<\/p>\n Should I get worried?<\/strong><\/p>\n Not yet. There are other reasons why your period is late<\/a>. However, if you calculate your menstrual cycle and chart it, you can easily detect when its irregular or abnormal.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It’s possible to have 2 periods in one month if you have a short menstrual cycle.<\/p>\n If you often get your period every 21 days, then it’s possible to have two periods in the same month.<\/p>\n For instance, if you have a regular 22-day cycle and your period started on the 1st of October, then your expected period should be on the 23 of October.<\/p>\n What to do?<\/strong><\/p>\n Learn how to calculate your menstrual cycle, your period and chart it over months. There is no reason you should worry.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sometimes, it’s possible to\u00a0have an early period<\/a> or a late period. However, you should chart and calculate your menstrual cycle to know its length.<\/p>\n Learn more: Menstrual cycle (menstruation)<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n These are some related questions about menstrual cycle and period. Still confused or have a question? Let us know below.<\/p>\n Yes. If you’re trying to calculate your menstrual cycle, then the first day of your period is the first day of your menstrual cycle. The difference in days between 2 periods is your menstrual cycle.<\/p>\n Period length and menstrual cycle length vary from woman to woman. It may be long or short in women.<\/p>\n However, a normal menstrual cycle should have periods 3 – 5 weeks apart. If it’s less or more, then it’s a sign something may be wrong.<\/p>\n This depends on your menstrual cycle. Menstrual length can vary among women. Normal cycle length is 21 to 35 days and regular. If you have a 28-day regular cycle, then your next period may occur in 28 days time. Also, women with 23 days cycle expect their period in 23 days time.<\/p>\n However, some conditions can change your\u00a0menstrual cycle length. They are:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Now it’s your turn. Are you having issues with your period? Let us know.<\/p>\n<\/span>What is period and why do they occur<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>How often do you get your period<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>How often are periods suppose to come?<\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/span>Can I skip a period for a month?<\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/span>Can I have 2 periods in one month?<\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/span>How do I calculate my menstrual cycle?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/span>7 Reasons to worry about your period<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/span>FAQs about How often women get period?<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>Does your cycle start the first day of your period?<\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/span>How many weeks apart are periods?<\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/span>Do you get your period 28 days after it starts or ends?<\/span><\/h3>\n
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