Every single woman is different, which means that their bodies operate differently to others so there is no exact number of days that your period should last for. Both the length and heaviness of a period can vary, so there is probably no need to worry.
A period should last, on average, for three to five days. However, anywhere from two to seven days is completely normal. During your period, you shed the lining of your uterine wall, so your period will probably not be the same every month. This should not be of concern to you. However, if you still have a heavy flow after a week of menstruating, then make an appointment to see your Doctor.
For the first year or so of menstruation, long gaps between periods are very common. You may indeed get your first and then not have another for six months. Again, this is nothing to worry about and is completely normal. You cycle should regulate after a few mismatched cycles. Most of the time, your periods will be separated by about 21 to 35 days.
However, there are a few things that could be a cause for concern. You should see your Doctor as soon as you can if you have not started to menstruate at the age of 15, you have not started to menstruate within three years after breast growth or if breasts haven't started to grow by the age of 13, your period suddenly stops for 90 days, your periods become very irregular after having regular monthly cycles, if your period occurs more often than 25 days or less often than 35 days, if you are bleeding for more than seven days. If you bleed between periods or if you have severe pain during your periods (this could be nothing as different women experience different levels of cramps).
A period should last, on average, for three to five days. However, anywhere from two to seven days is completely normal. During your period, you shed the lining of your uterine wall, so your period will probably not be the same every month. This should not be of concern to you. However, if you still have a heavy flow after a week of menstruating, then make an appointment to see your Doctor.
For the first year or so of menstruation, long gaps between periods are very common. You may indeed get your first and then not have another for six months. Again, this is nothing to worry about and is completely normal. You cycle should regulate after a few mismatched cycles. Most of the time, your periods will be separated by about 21 to 35 days.
However, there are a few things that could be a cause for concern. You should see your Doctor as soon as you can if you have not started to menstruate at the age of 15, you have not started to menstruate within three years after breast growth or if breasts haven't started to grow by the age of 13, your period suddenly stops for 90 days, your periods become very irregular after having regular monthly cycles, if your period occurs more often than 25 days or less often than 35 days, if you are bleeding for more than seven days. If you bleed between periods or if you have severe pain during your periods (this could be nothing as different women experience different levels of cramps).
