Menstruation Forum - Normal mesntrual cycle length?

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Menstruation is a woman's normal monthly menstrual period. But what are the signs of abnormal periods? When is vaginal bleeding serious?...

My period cycle is usually:

every 7 - 14 days
every 14 - 21 days
every 21 - 28 days
every 28 - 35 days

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16% [ 1 ]

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Total Votes : 6

Q: Normal mesntrual cycle length?

asked by: GiRo on October 5th, 2008

Experienced User

Hi,
before I haven't been interested in this..

But because I will start having sex for the first time in a few months.. I have decided to start keeping track of my periods. (ya never know right?)

The thing is, I don't know what's a normal cycle of days between periods.

My first tracking was 20 days.
Now I'll see if my next one will be in 20 days too.

anyhow, my question...
what's a normal ammount of days, like the average cycle?

And, is 20 days unlucky?
Thanks!

Replies(5)

leewiz

replied on October 7th, 2008

Experienced User

Healthy menstrual cycles last between 21–45 days. A couple of years after you begin menstruation for the first time, cycles shorten to an adult length of 21–34 days.

I suppose 20 days is unlucky in the sense that you get your period more frequently! You can learn more about menstruation here.

Users who thank leewiz for this post: GiRo

GiRo

replied on October 7th, 2008

Experienced User

Thanks

hmm, well it's my first track, I don't know if I have a stable cycle yet n.n'
I'll just wait and see for when my next ''party'' comes

leewiz

replied on October 8th, 2008

Experienced User

Yep --- and be sure to schedule an annual exam with a gynecologist. Once you're sexually active, it's important to monitor your vaginal health once a year with PAP smears.

GiRo

replied on October 8th, 2008

Experienced User

leewhiz wrote:

Yep --- and be sure to schedule an annual exam with a gynecologist. Once you're sexually active, it's important to monitor your vaginal health once a year with PAP smears.

PAP smears?? And how does sex influence my vaginal health? I'm sure there's nothing wrong with my bf's penis. o.o'

wisdom86

replied on June 30th, 2009

New User

honey if you dont think you need to have pap smears once sexaully active, yOu dont need to be having sex. you sound immature..very much.

your quote " how does sex influence my vaginal health". you not ready to be sexaully active hon

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