What is a normal menstruation?

Question

I have never been normal!!I had my third baby 11months ago ..9month after she was born I had a period.(heavy)..lasted five days.next month around the same time I had another one, but this one was a very light one almost like spotting and it lasted 5days now 19 days latter I get another one,but spoting again..(I'm nursing that is why it took longer to get a period the firts time)..What is going on???Don't think I'm preg..been careful..took a preg test just in case came out neg..Has anyone have an Idea?

Answer 1

menstruation, periodic flow of blood and cells from the lining of the uterus in humans and most other primates, occurring about every 28 days in women. Menstruation commences at puberty (usually between age 10 and 17). The onset of menstruation, called menarche, signals the body's coming readiness for childbearing. It continues, unless interrupted by pregnancy until menopause (around age 50).

There have been many myths and taboos associated with menstruation. Some cultures isolated women or thought the menstrual flow “unclean” or a “curse.” More recent taboos against exercise or sexual intercourse during menstruation are slowly lifting. Some scientists have asked why menstruation occurs at all—why the uterine lining does not remain in place, regenerating itself as other parts of the body (such as the skin and digestive tract) do. One theory is that menstruation is a defense against microbes that enter the uterus with incoming sperm.

The Menstrual Cycle

In the first phase of each cycle, the lining, or endometrium, of the uterus undergoes rapid proliferation of cells and venous channels in preparation for pregnancy. Midway through the cycle an ovum (egg) is released from an ovary. If, while passing through the fallopian tube the ovum is fertilized by a sperm, implantation in the uterus occurs and the thickened lining helps support the pregnancy. When the ovum is not fertilized, this tissue and blood are shed. The proliferation of the uterine wall then begins once more in expectation of the next release of an ovum, and if conception does not take place, it sloughs off again. The process continues monthly until pregnancy occurs or until ovulation ceases at menopause.

The natural rhythm of the menstrual cycle may be broken or temporarily halted by hormonal imbalance, malnutrition, illness, or emotional disturbance (see amenorrhea). Menstruation is controlled by the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland and hormones, such as estrogen, which prepares the lining of the uterus, and progesterone, which helps maintain a pregnancy.

Answer 2

You have to remember your hormones are in a uproar at this time, That could play a major roll in your menstrual cycle. I would say 4-5 days are normal. Some woman get theres every 21 days some every 28 days but in your case your body had just went Thur some changes recently so do let it upset you.

Answer 3

Normal periods are 5 to 7 days long. It's probably because you just had a baby and it should start to be normal in a few more months. If it's not and you're concerned about it, you should see a gynecologist just to make sure that everything is okay.

Answer 4

I nursed my daughter for 13 months, I started having the same problem when she was 1, when I started giving more solids and letting her nurse less times during the day, as my milk diminished, I started getting crazy periods, talk to your obgyn

Answer 5

It is normal, after you have a kid it might take a couple of months to get your cycle back on track. If you're really that worried, you can visit the doctor's to ask for pills that will get it back to normal.