Frequency & Length
According to reproductive health experts, a typical period should occur every 21 to 35 calendar days. The length of time from the first day of a period to the last day should be around 7 calendar days. If your periods are happening more frequently than this, or last for longer than a week, it’s considered abnormal and you should consult with a gynecologist
Flow
During a period, how long does it take for your tampon or sanitary pad to become saturated on your heaviest days? If you’re finding that you have to change your tampon or pad more than once every 4 hours, it’s considered an unusually heavy flow. You may want to discuss this with your doctor.
Severe Pain
One of the unfortunate parts of menstruation is the pain. It’s common for women to experience back pain, cramping, and uncomfortable bloating during a normal period. Severe pain, that cannot be treated with the use of OTC pain medications or tools like a hot water bottle, isn’t normal.
If you think that you’ve been experiencing abnormal periods, and want to know if your birth control pills could be a cause, contact Women to Women today.
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