Um…is this normal?
11 reasons you might get your period twice in one month
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Cycles between 24 and 38 days are considered normal.
Breakthrough bleedingshould ease up on its own within a couple cycles.
But let your doc know if its not getting better or if the bleeding intensifies.
Ovulation
Ovulationwhen your ovary releases an egg usually happens midway through your cycle.
board-certified physician in obstetrics and gynecology
The symptoms typically last about a day or less, per theCleveland Clinic.
Cervicitis, an infection because of inflammation of the cervix, is a common culprit, says Dr. Culwell.
(Fibroids are always benign.
Polyps can be benign too, but they also have the potential to turn cancerous.)
Treatments like hormonal birth control and hormonal therapy can also help you feel better, ACOG notes.
Whos at risk for getting multiple periods in one month?
Lots of things can potentially increase your chances for spotting or having irregular periods.
Two biggies right off the bat.
First, having two periods in one month means youre having increased blood loss.
board-certified physician in obstetrics and gynecology
And that could put you at risk for anemia, Dr. Culwell says.
Period irregularities can also make it harder to figure out when youre ovulating.
As a result, you might have a harder time conceiving if youre trying to get pregnant.
Those are the direct complications, at least.
Depending on the underlying cause, other medications might also be useful.
Lifestyle changes can help too, especially if you think stress might be factoring into your period irregularity.
FAQ
Does two periods a month mean pregnancy?
An easy way to tell if thats what youre dealing with: Take a pregnancy test.
Can stress cause a second period?
Does a two-day period mean Im pregnant?
Again, the easiest way to confirm is by taking a home pregnancy test.
How do you count your menstrual cycle?
Thatll tell you how long your periods tend to be.
(The average is 28 days.)
once you nail that info, you could start tracking when your future periods will likely happen.
you could also figure out when youll be ovulating, if youre trying to get pregnant.
Thats typically around 14 days before your next scheduled period, on a 28-day cycle, notes theMayo Clinic.
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