Are you experiencing abnormal bleeding?
In the United States, 14% to 25% of women have irregular menstrual cycles.
Your Menstrual cycles may change in different ways as you get older:
A woman’s menstrual cycle length might be different from month-to-month. Your periods are still “regular”.
Each woman’s cycle length may be different, and the time between ovulation and when the next period starts can be anywhere from one week (7 days) to more than 2 weeks (19 days).
- For a few years after your first period, menstrual cycles longer than 38 days are common. Girls usually get more regular cycles within three years of starting their periods.
- In your 20s and 30s, your cycles are usually regular and can last anywhere from 24 to 38 days.
- In your 40s, as your body starts the transition to menopause, your cycles might become irregular. Your menstrual periods might stop for a month or a few months and then start again. They also might be shorter or last longer than usual, or be lighter or heavier than normal.
The average woman loses about two to three tablespoons of blood during her period.
What are examples of irregular periods?
- Periods that occur fewer than 21 days or more than 35 days apart.
- Missing three or more periods in a row.
- Menstrual flow (bleeding) that’s much heavier or lighter than usual.
- Periods that last longer than seven days.
- Length of time between cycles varies by more than nine days. For example, one cycle is 28 days, the next is 37 days and the next is 29 days.
- Periods that are accompanied by severe pain, cramping, nausea or vomiting.
- Bleeding or spotting that happens between periods, after menopause or after sexual intercourse.
- Soaking through one or more tampons or sanitary pads in an hour.
Menstrual Bleeding that is Heavy and long
Frequent Menstrual Flow
Spotting Between Periods
Not Having a Period
Treatments for menstrual irregularities is tailored to each individual woman, depending on her age, overall health, severity of symptoms and whether she’s pregnant or would like to become pregnant in the future.
If you believe you are experiencing abnormal or heavy menstrual flow, I encourage you to see one of our specialists.
The providers at County Obstetrics & Gynecology have the knowledge, experience, and resources to identify the cause of your abnormal bleeding.
County Obstetrics & Gynecology
STL Leaders in Women’s Healthcare
Board Certified Physician:
Dr. Lawrence V. Boveri
Dr. Stephen A. Boveri
Our Location
1859 Bowles Avenue
Suite 103
Fenton, MO 63026
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Monday: 8:00 – 5:00
Tuesday: 12:00 – 6:00
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