What is the norm and what should be noted?
A normal menstrual cycle starts every 28 days (plus or minus 7 days). That is, if your period regularly coincides with a period of 21 to 35 days, you have a healthy cycle.
In addition, the cycle should last from 4 to 7 days. Unless you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should have your period every month.
A sign of a pathological cycle is:
- You have a cycle less than 21 days apart or the duration between each period is more than 35 days;
- The amount of blood is unusually high or low;
- You have a cycle longer than 7 days;
- You have not had a period for months (3 or 4 months);
- The length of the cycle is different every month.
Common causes of menstrual problems include:
- Stress;
- Excessively active exercise and diet;
- Polycystic ovary syndrome;
- Endometriosis;
- Change contraceptives, for example, replace one method with another;
- Menopause.
Source:
https://www.newbeginningsobg.com/blog/what-defines-an-abnormal-period
