Blog posts tagged with 'period'

The menstruation cycle for each woman is different. The normal cycle will last anywhere between three to seven days. If your period is consistently longer than eight days, consult your doctor to make sure your menstrual cycle is normal. Some women will have longer or shorter periods, this is normal. Each woman’s body will process hormones a little differently, which is what makes them unique.

Amenorrhea is when a female misses more than one menstrual cycle. This does not apply to young girls who have not had their period longer than two years. Women who have missed at least three menstrual cycles in a row have amenorrhea, as do girls who have never started their period and have reached the age of 16.