It is completely normal for your period to only last two to three days. Every woman's body and thus every woman's cycle, is different. Though it's true that the average period will last for about five to seven days, many women have periods that are as short as yours, while others have periods that can go on for eight to 10 days. It does vary.
There are a number of factors that can influence the length of your period. These include, but are not limited to, general health issues, nutrition and diet, stress, activity levels and birth control. If your period has always been on the short side of the spectrum, then you don't really have to worry. If it's a new development, then you might want to visit your doctor but that's not necessary either. Many women experience natural and healthy changes in their periods as their bodies age, and sometimes our cycles just fall out of whack for a while.
That said, it sounds like you haven't visited or spoken with a gynaecologist, and I really think that you ought to sometime soon. Not because there's anything wrong with you, mind, but because your gynaecologist will be a invaluable resource on understanding and maintaining your reproductive health.
I know that the prospect of seeing a gynaecologist is uncomfortable for many women, but you needn't feel awkward about visiting one. They are highly-trained professionals who have extensive experience in their fields. Chances are high that you're not going to show them anything they haven't seen before, and you're not going to ask them questions that they've never answered in the past. Please do consider it, as a doctor will be better able to explain everything to you in a way that's both confident and easily understandable.
Lecture aside, you should consider yourself very lucky. Most women surely wish that they were so fortunate as to be done and over with their period in three days or less! So don't fret any longer. Be grateful instead!
There are a number of factors that can influence the length of your period. These include, but are not limited to, general health issues, nutrition and diet, stress, activity levels and birth control. If your period has always been on the short side of the spectrum, then you don't really have to worry. If it's a new development, then you might want to visit your doctor but that's not necessary either. Many women experience natural and healthy changes in their periods as their bodies age, and sometimes our cycles just fall out of whack for a while.
That said, it sounds like you haven't visited or spoken with a gynaecologist, and I really think that you ought to sometime soon. Not because there's anything wrong with you, mind, but because your gynaecologist will be a invaluable resource on understanding and maintaining your reproductive health.
I know that the prospect of seeing a gynaecologist is uncomfortable for many women, but you needn't feel awkward about visiting one. They are highly-trained professionals who have extensive experience in their fields. Chances are high that you're not going to show them anything they haven't seen before, and you're not going to ask them questions that they've never answered in the past. Please do consider it, as a doctor will be better able to explain everything to you in a way that's both confident and easily understandable.
Lecture aside, you should consider yourself very lucky. Most women surely wish that they were so fortunate as to be done and over with their period in three days or less! So don't fret any longer. Be grateful instead!
