I know I sound stupid, but I need help with counting my period?

Question

I'm still relatively new to this stuff, and I can never count my period right. Do I start counting 28 days off from the first day or the last? Also, how long should I expect my period to last? How many days out of the month?

I've had it for about a year. Yeah, it was never really explained in a way I actually understood.

Answer 1

Don't feel stupid. How would you know unless someone taught you? Use a calendar. Jot down a symbol on the FIRST day you see your period. After a couple of months a pattern will emerge. Count from the first day of the last notation to the first day of the next. In the beginning you will fluctuate and maybe even skip a month. Eventually a pattern of 26 to 30 days will emerge.
The duration of the period is typically from 3 to 7 days. This can also vary from month to month. Factors like illness and stress can also affect your cycles, delaying them by several days. Just keep the calendar. In about 3 to 6 months you'll be able to predict your cycles.

Answer 2

Start counting 4 weeks(28 days) from when it starts. You can expect it to last 3-7 days. You get it once a month, for 3-7 days, it varies with each women. You can also expect it to be irregular, because your body is still growing and changing. It could start a few days sooner, or a few days later from when you count to. The 28 days will give you a good estimate of when to expect it though. It will regulate as you get older.

Answer 3

Your period begins on the first day you spot blood. That is considered day one. It goes until the next time you start a period. The average period cycle is 28 days and bleeding time usually last 3-5 days.

Answer 4

You start counting from the first day you start your period. And every woman is different to how long you are on it. alot of women don't have a 28 day cycle. You have to start keeping track to see how long your cycle is, start counting the first day of your period.

Answer 5

28 days from the first day of your last period. An easier way to remember is to check the phase of the moon when your period starts, because the moon has a 28 day cycle.
Most women's periods last 5 days, but it could possibly be different.

Answer 6

YOU COUNT FROM THE LAST DAY OF YOUR PERIOD 28 DAYS AWAY

Answer 7

i start from the last day of my last period to the first day of my new one. mine lasts about 3-4 days but if varies with each woman.

Answer 8

well dont start counting yet first year can be 3 months between each period until it becomes regular

Answer 9

This is good for you.

http://www.fertility.com/international/concern/Evaluating_Your_Fertility/Ovulation_Calculator.jsp