2007-09-20 09:50:22 · 25 answers · asked by **Christie** 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I need to know from other experienced women...if there are others out there. And have you been able to get pregnant?
2007-09-20 09:54:53 · update #1
ok people, my period doesn't last that long. My menstrual cycle, which is the time in between my periods.
2007-09-20 09:57:31 · update #2
Not weird at all.
The textbook scenario of a 28-day cycle, with ovulation on day 14, is just that: textbook. Many or most women do not have a cycle that is precisely 28 days long.
For what it's worth, my cycle was the same length as yours for many many years. (Typically 33 days, sometimes 35, and I ovulated on day 20). In the last year my cycle changed and to my shock it suddenly *was* textbook -- 28 days long with ovulation around day 14! But this happened after several pregnancies, far far too much hormonal intervention, and the birth of my children.
The length of your cycle is perfectly normal. However, keep in mind that all the "advice" you may get about how to conceive (when and if you want to...or, for what matter, advice about when to avoid sex if you're trying to avoid pregnancy) isn't really applicable. Not that the textbook scenario usually is, anyway! But with a 33-35 day cycle you may find, for example, that you ovulate around day 20, and this will have an effect on things when and if you do choose to have children.
Hope that helps.
ETA I did not have difficulty getting pregnant. When I wanted to conceive I charted my cycles to determine when I ovulate, and took it from there. It was helpful to chart, too, because it helped tremendously in discussing things with my doctors when I did have fertility issues (I had recurrent losses, but my cycle length had nothing to do with that) and I was therefore very aware of when tests had to be run (ie to check hormone levels) or how to date my pregnancies. Hope this helps a bit. In any event, having a longer cycle should not be a problem, as nothing you said indicates that your cycles are irregular or in any other way suggests that ovulation is irregular. Best of luck!
ETA I'm sure you know this already but....the length of your cycle won't effect the length of your pregnancy. (And the suggestion that it does is, well...that's a new one to me!!)
2007-09-20 09:58:08 · answer #1 · answered by ljb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Menstrual Cycle Longer Than 35 Days
2016-12-29 04:09:35 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
35 Day Menstrual Cycle
2016-09-29 23:50:25 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're totally normal. Average cycle length is 28 days, but the normal range is between 25 and 35. You're on the long end of normal, but it's nothing to worry about.
If you're having trouble getting pregnant, one thing to do is to chart your menstrual cycle and figure out when you're most likely to be fertile. According to Menstruation.com, for a 34 day cycle, ovulation is most likely to happen on day 20 of your cycle (day 1 being the start of your last period.) Your fertile window starts 2-3 days before that, so on day 17 or 18. Here's their website that will help you chart your cycle: http://www.menstruation.com.au/periodpages/chartingcycles.html
Also, talking to your gynecologist or regular doctor about your concerns is always a good idea. None of us here are trained professionals. :) Good luck!
2007-09-20 10:05:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not weird. If your cycle is regularly 33-35 days, then it is normal for you !
It's better to have a regular long cycle or a regular short cycle than an irregular cycle of any length.
One thing to remember though, is that if you get pregnant at some point, your pregnancy may be a bit longer than if you had short cycles.
2007-09-20 09:56:37 · answer #5 · answered by Louisa 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your menstrual cycle sounds normal to me. The average cycle is every 28 days but some girls are earlier than that (15-20 days!) and some may be later than that (like you are!). It's completely natural. Best of luck!
2007-09-20 11:49:25 · answer #6 · answered by ♥ meme ♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perfectly normal. My mom has a 32 day cycle, and had two kids.
If it's always that long for you then that's just fine. 28 is just the average. Be glad you haven't got a 21 day cycle like some people!
2007-09-20 11:30:47 · answer #7 · answered by Seraphim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
clarify for me, are you bleeding for 33-35 days? if so, see a doctor, now! if you mean you go 33-35 days between cycles, depending on your age, could be normal. best advice is see your doctor. if you are able to, talk to your mom see how she does cycle or did cycle at your age.
2007-09-20 09:55:55 · answer #8 · answered by Dottie G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typical is 26-32, but 33-35 is not abnormal or worthy of concern. Everyone is different.
2007-09-20 09:56:20 · answer #9 · answered by Yoda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait! You mestrate for 33-35 days in a row! Never heard of it. So it's not normal.
2007-09-20 09:55:56 · answer #10 · answered by SexyAnimal 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋