An irregular period refers to any menstrual cycle that does not fit the “normal” pattern of bleeding. The medical term is abnormal uterine bleeding. Symptoms of abnormal uterine bleeding include:
Having periods less frequently than every 3-5 weeks (skipping months)
Having periods more frequently than every 3-5 weeks
Spotting between periods
Spotting after sex
Having a regular, but very heavy period that interferes with your lifestyle
Needing a blood transfusion due to your periods making you anemic
Bleeding when you no are postmenopausal
A period, also called menstruation or a “menstrual cycle,” is the phase of the ovulatory cycle when vaginal bleeding occurs. It is a way for your body to cleanse itself by shedding the lining of the uterus when you do not have a pregnancy. A normal period has the following characteristics:
Occurs every 3-5 weeks
Lasts 2 to 7 days
Varies in the amount of low abdominal cramping and back pain each woman experiences, but the pain can usually be controlled with heat packs and/or over-the-counter pain relievers, like NSAIDs or Tylenol
Varies in the heaviness each woman experiences, but typically does not require more than 5-6 pads/tampons on the heaviest days
Does not significantly interfere with normal activities or life events
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