Frequent periods?

Question

I am 32 years old and my periods are always normal. However i just recently experienced two periods in one month. What does this mean?

Answer 1

i'm older than you,46, but it's happened to me often. started when i was about your age. i started peri-menopause early but it's probably nothing. just a fluke. check with your doc if it concerns you.

Answer 2

This is quite normal. The most common reason for bleeding twice in one calendar month occurs when a normal period begins on the first or second day of the month, and then another arrives at the very end; because the normal cycle length (from the first day of one to the first day of the next) ranges from 23 to 35 days, this can allow two perfectly normal periods to arrive in the same calendar month. Most of the time, however, when women talk about having two periods in a month, they are not referring to this circumstance. Often they mean they are starting a period every two weeks or so -- certainly less than the 23-day interval that is considered within the normal range.
Anything that can disrupt the delicate hormonal dance that produces ovulation can lead to either skipped periods or periods that come too often. Hormonal imbalance as a cause of frequent periods is often seen as a woman nears menopause. Thyroid dysfunction may also be a factor.

Another reasons for twice-a-month periods is abnormal thickening of the uterine lining. This thickening can be due to hormonal imbalance or to taking estrogen without a progesterone medication as well; estrogen causes the uterine lining to proliferate and become thick and lush, while progesterone thins out the lining; a balance between these two hormones is necessary to ensure regular, moderate periods.


Polyps (projections of tissue that protrude into the uterine cavity) or fibroids that impinge on the uterine cavity may also cause irregular periods. In this case, the uterine lining tissue that overlies these projections is less stable, increasing the chance that it will be shed at an inappropriate time. Also, fibroids and polyps increase the surface area of the uterine lining, often leading to prolonged and heavier bleeding.

If your periods are coming less than 23 days apart (counted from the beginning of one to the beginning of the next), then you should see your gynecologist. A biopsy may be necessary to rule out an abnormal thickening of the uterine lining. Blood tests may be done to assess hormone levels. Most of the time the reason for frequent bleeding is benign, but occasionally the problem can be more serious; for this reason, and because excess bleeding can lead to anemia, too-frequent periods must be investigated.

Answer 3

you maybe going through the change this happened to my mum she had periods for ages in the end it got her so down because she didnt have a break and they got really heavy stopping her wanting to go out she had a hysterectomy in the end,this was for yra though.it may be a one off go see the gp see what advice they give which usually isnt much help but try if happens again ask to be refered to a gynacologist if your not happy with what the gp says.

Answer 4

Uterine fibroids are usually not dangerous, but can cause immense discomfort and lead to complications like anemia from heavy blood loss. In rare cases, they may cause complications that affect pregnancy.

In cases where there are no symptoms, treatment may not be necessary. However, proper diagnosis and treatment may be required if your symptoms are severe or causing complications. Along with conventional treatment, you can try some natural home remedies. Read here https://tr.im/uhddK

Answer 5

funnily enough there is 13months in a year & every year we get 13 periods not 12!!!!even if like you said your periods are normal!if you get your period every 28days, then you get it 13 times a year!!! it should not be worrying you, but i would still see a gp or gyn to be checked so i'll be on the safe side.

Answer 6

shouldnt be anything to worry about you may have just had that one off irregular month. you didnt say how long you're periods last that might have helped with an answer but thats ok. still if your feeling a little bit iffy about it go to your gp. good luck!

Answer 7

I totaly underatand,as this happens to me,I don't think it's anything to worry about,but if you are worried then go to your gp.It could be that your straining your self,depending what your job is(lifting,carrying,ect.)could be underweight,or the oppisite,as this could be putting your strain on your organs>when I have a period,I always eat foods that are high in iron.try:watercress,eggs,beef(liver,steak).this should help.

Answer 8

it could be any number of things but i don't think it's anything to worry about, however I'm not a doctor. if you feel concerned then i would go see. my doctor. they can give you a check up and see if everything is OK.