Is having a menstrual cycle within 17 days of each other normal?
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if your in the first 3-4 years of having your period its normal for it to be irregular it can take up to 5 years for a womans cycle to balance out and become more regular.normal cycles are between 21-28 days.if it becomes bothersome or you get chills,heavy bleeding,severe cramps,severe abdominal pain go to your doctor. but your probably doing alright and you'll just have to wait until your body catches up.
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Some periods can go on 9 to 11 days.  It is perfectly normal.  But when was the last time you had it (IUD)checked?  That might make a difference.  But otherwise I wouldn't be alarmed.
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The Healthy Zone\n\nA regular menstrual cycle means different things to different women. Age, for example can affect what's described as a normal pattern. When adolescents first get their periods, they can expect irregular cycles for a year or two as sex hormones stabilize. The menstrual cycle becomes erratic again around the perimenopause. During this time, just before menopause, ovarian hormone levels begin to fluctuate. Woman again experience irregular cycles.\n\nYet between adolescence and perimenopause, women can expect to have regular monthly cycles. That is, of course, barring pregnancy, illness, medications, stress, and other problems (such as cysts) that may change the pattern.\n\nIt's also not uncommon to have a variation in one month.\n\nMenstruation that occurs between 22 and 40 days apart falls within the norm, says Robert Shenken, MD, president of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. The first day of the menstrual cycle is counted from the first day of vaginal bleeding.\n\nThe pattern, however, should not vary tremendously. "If a woman was having a 40-day cycle, and all of a sudden, she's having a 22-day cycle, that would be a concern," says Shenken. "The cycle links should be within plus or minus five days."\n\nA significant change could be sign of a problem. Many experts interviewed by WebMD, say it's best to observe your periods over a three-month before becoming overly worried.\n\nMenstrual bleeding time or an actual period, is usually two to eight days long, and anything outside of that is a cause of concern, says Shenken.\n\nThe best way to figure out if something is wrong is to visit a doctor, who can evaluate your symptoms.\nPinpointing Menstrual Trouble\n\nWant to find out if something is wrong with your cycle? Do the work yourself. This does not mean diagnosing yourself, but keeping a menstrual diary helps.\n\n"The hardest time to try to figure something out is when someone comes in and hasn't really tracked anything -- they know something's abnormal but they don't know how abnormal or when," says Roger Lobo, MD, a member of the Endocrine Society, and a professor and chair of the department of obstetrics and gynecology at Columbia University in New York. "The more detailed the information [you record], the better."\n\nSome helpful things to note:\n\n    * How many days is it from the first day of one period to another?\n    * How long do your periods last?\n    * How heavy/light is the bleeding? What are the heaviest days in your cycle?\n    * Do you have spotting in between periods? If so, when? After sex?\n    * Do you have pain? Describe it. Where is it coming from? When does it occur?\n    * What are your other symptoms? Do you experience headaches, backaches, gastrointestinal problems, fatigue, or fainting spells? Do you have any unusual discharge?\n    * Are you taking any medications?\n\nWhen consulting a doctor for a menstrual problem, it's important to report your medical history (if it's not already known), and family history of disease. Make sure to tell the physician what else is going on in your life. Sometimes emotional distress, diet, or exercise can affect the menstrual cycle.\n\nKeeping track of your periods not only assists physicians, it can also help you determine what's normal and abnormal for your body. It could give you a clue if you're pregnant, when it's best to be more vigilant about contraception, when you're ovulating, or if you could be experiencing perimenopause.\n\n"Nobody knows one's body more than the patient herself," says Mark, stressing the importance of being an educated consumer. "If it's a concern to you and you take the time to visit your physician, then that really needs to be looked at."\n\nThe relationship between patient and doctor should be a partnership, adds Mark. If your doctor isn't meeting your needs, it may be time to fi
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Yes, this is normal.  Sometimes your cycle just changes like this.  It can be for many reasons for example stress, exercise, weight gain, even diet change.  I wouldn't worry about it.
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A period or Menses is the shedding of the uterine lining.  Where an egg had it been fertalized during the month would have attatched itself. This "normally" happens every 28 days however some women have longer or shorter cycles.  Bleeding will occur for 3-8 days and is completely normal. The female is free to do anything she wishes during this time, swimming, excersize, sex.  As long as she feels up to it, there are no boundries.
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It's generally not normal to have every period last for 20 days. If she's genuinely concerned about it, she'll go see her doctor. \n\nAs for you, worrying whether or not you're going to have sex, is sad. Come on...deciding whether or not to end a relationship because the woman you're seeing is having her period longer than normal? Periods are a part of life, get used to it. Besides...sex is most definitely not the most important part of a real relationship. There is so much more involved. And if you're not ready to handle that kind of commitment, you shouldn't be in a relationship to begin with.
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How old are you? If you are not old enough to be in perio-menopause or menopause, then you should not have that long of a cycle. I think you are having a hormone imbalance and might want to go get a blood test to find out which one is lacking.\n\nThere is a broad range of "normal" among menstruating women. Unpredictable or long menstrual cycles are normal for teenagers and women in their 40s. If you are a teen, you can expect cycles to even out with time. If you are nearing the age of menopause, you can expect menstrual cycles to become longer and eventually to stop. If you are not a teen or older than 40 and your cycles are shorter or longer than 21 to 35 days, there is a chance that you have an underlying problem. \n\nAny big change in your menstrual pattern or amount of bleeding that affects your daily life requires a medical check by a health professional. This includes menstrual bleeding for three or more menstrual cycles that:\n\nLasts longer than 7 days.\nIs very heavy. If you are passing large clots or soaking a large pad per hour for 8 hours, your bleeding is considered heavy.\nOther symptoms you should have checked include:\n\nBleeding between menstrual periods. \nPelvic pain that is not linked to menstrual bleeding and lasts longer than a day.
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totally normal =)\n\nit should start turning white the closer you get to your next period
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The average (normal) menstrual cycle is 28 days.\n\n\nPs. I am absolutely sure of this. I am secondary school science teacher and I double checked at home in my Medicine dictionary.
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DEPENDS ON WHAT TIME OF THE MONTH IT OCCURS......IF IT'S AROUND THE MIDDLE, IT COULD BE PRE-OVULATORY SPOTTING....COMPLETELY NORMAL...............THAT'S ABOUT THE TIME FRAME IT LASTS TOO........
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It depends on when ovulation occurs during your cycle.  Everyone is different.  One week after menstruation typically wouldn't be safe- a week before menstruation would really depend on when you ovulate.
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The medical term for cycles with intervals of 21 days or fewer is polymenorrhea.\n\nThere may not be anything wrong with you. It can take several years for a young woman's periods to settle down to a "normal" pattern, and remember that what is normal for one woman may not be normal for another. \n\nSome other things to consider: \n\nHow are you counting your cycle, by the way? You should count your cycle with day one being the first day of your period. If you are counting your cycle from the end of one period to the beginning of your next, then your cycle may be a few days longer than you realize. Some women's periods last only 2-3 days, while others can go as long as 10 days (typical is 3-7 days), so if yours tend to last several days and if you're not counting those days, then that can also add more days to your cycle. \n\nAre you having any other symptoms? Are your periods heavy or light? Do you have a lot of cramping? These may be clues that something is going on.\n\nIf you go to your doctor, then yes, s/he may offer you birth control pills as a way to help normalize your cycle. \n\nMore info, from http://www.webhealthcentre.com/general/wh_menus.asp#poly -\n\nWhat causes polymenorrhea? Polymenorrhea is caused by: \nFrequent ovulation caused by hyperactivity of the anterior pituitary gland. \nConstitutional disorders such as malnutrition, and psychological disturbances. \nPelvic disorders such as chocolate cysts in the ovaries and chronic pelvic inflammation. \n\nHow is polymenorrhea treated? Polymenorrhea is treated by improving general health, correcting anaemia, treating pelvic causes (if any), and combined oestrogen and progesterone therapy from day 5 to day 25 of the menstrual cycle. If medical treatment does not work, dilatation and curettage (D & C) may be suggested.
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You may have a very short cycle (most range from 28-31 days, but some people have very short or very long cycles). If your periods are spaced about 3 weeks apart, I'd say you were pretty normal! However, if you are bleeding very heavily or something seems out of the ordinary to you, I wouldn't hesitate to see a OB/GYN.
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Yes. The menstrual cycle is a 28 day cycle rather than a month long one. In fact, it's the time between your periods is usually 28-(no. of days of your period) so you may well have overlap in a certain month.
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No. Periods have their natural course. They come and then they go. Don't worry, you enver know how long it will last because periods last 3 to 5 days depending on if your stressed out or really healthy, or just recently gained weight.
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3 1/2 weeks since? Thats only 24-25 days... most people's cycle is 28 days... ? \n\nAre you experiencing any pregnancy symptoms?\n\nIt doesn't sound like you are... your period (depending on your cycle) should be coming within the next week.
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depends on your cycle, if you have a 28 day cycle your are fertile two weeks (14 days before) your period is due.\n\ndepends on the length of your cycle