Every month, a woman has a menstrual cycle as the body goes through changes in preparation for the likelihood of pregnancy. An egg is released from an ovary each month during ovulation and hormonal changes will get the uterus ready at the same time for pregnancy.
The uterus lining will shed through the vagina if ovulation occurs and the egg is not fertilized. This is the menstrual period. Are two menstrual cycles in one month possible? Read on below if you want to know the answer to this question.
First of all, menstrual bleeding will most commonly occur two times in a calendar month when a normal period starts on the first or second day in the month and another occurs at the very end.
This happens because the length of the normal cycle ranges from twenty-three to thirty-five days, thus allowing two periods to occur in the same month, which is perfectly normal.
However, most women are not referring to this occurrence when they are talking about having their periods twice in a month. In most cases, women are referring to when they are menstruating every two weeks or more, which is less than the twenty-three day interval that falls in the normal range.
When the uterine lining thickens abnormally, this can also cause the period to come twice in a month. This thickening could result from hormonal imbalance or from using estrogen medication without one with progesterone.
High levels of Estrogen will cause the uterine lining to burgeon and become lush and thick, whilst the low levels of progesterone will cause shedding of the inner layer. There must be a balance between the two hormones to ensure moderate and regular periods.
If anything disrupts the hormonal cycle which leads to ovulation and menstruation this can lead to periods coming too often or missed periods. Frequent periods which are caused by hormonal imbalance often affect women who are close to menopause.
Fibroids or polyps can cause irregular menstrual periods as well. In this situation, the projection of the tissue which protrudes from the uterine lining is less stable, so it is more likely to shed at the wrong time.
In addition, polyps and fibroids on the surface of the uterine lining will often result in heavier and prolonged bleeding.
You should consult a gynecologist or your personal doctor if you are seeing monthly periods less than twenty-three days apart. The medical professional might do a blood test to examine your hormone levels, an ultrasound scan to rule out polyps or fibroids, or a biopsy to determine if your uterine lining is thickening abnormally.
In most cases, frequent bleeding is a minor condition, but the problem could be more serious at times and excess bleeding could cause anemia. It is always a good idea to investigate periods which are occurring too often.
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References
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1. https://www.aafp.org/afp/1999/1001/p1381.html
2. https://www.healthline.com/health/womens-health/two-periods-in-one-month#causes
Hi, i had my period 27th of february and it ends on 5th of march and i had unprotected sex with my boyfriend, after ten days my period came as early, not too normal as i had it before, now its april 9 still waiting for my period. Could it be possible of being pregnant?
Hello Aireen, yes you might be pregnant.
Hi,
Am Roseann. My period started on 27 of march and ended on 31th. Had unprotected sex on 5th he did not come inside me ,buh on the 6th and 7th he totally come inside me. Today is 8th and my period have started again.
Please what could be the course ?
Am I pregnant?
Is it abnormal?
Or do I need to see a doctor?.
Hello Roseann, there could be many reasons for this happening to you, read below:
https://womanjunction.com/spotting-between-periods/
Hi Im jella I had my period 22th in March end in 27th. My 2nd period 1st in April end of 7th April what is the meaning of that is it normal?
Hi Jella, it could be that you are experiencing ovulation bleeding. That seems to fall in that general timeframe which you can check out here
Hi am Ruth
I got my period 25th January
15th February 20th March then 4th of April i saw it again
What cloud be the course
Hi Christiana, the one on the 4th could have been ovulation bleeding. As far as the rest, it seems that your period and ovulation might be a bit irregular. I would start tracking it on a regular basis to get a baseline as to what your cycle is like. It seems to range anywhere from 24 days to 33 at this point.
HI, MY NAME IS BRITTANY. I RECENTLY HAD A D&C ON JAN. 15. MY FIRST REGULAR PERIOD CAME ON MARCH 5. THEN ANOTHER PERIOD ON MARCH 29 WHICH WAS LIGHTER AND SHORTER THAN MY USUAL. MY BREAST ARENT SORE BUT ACHE OFF AND ON (UNUSUAL FOR ME. IM ALSO SICK WITH BRONCHITIS AND WAS GIVEN AZITHROMYCIN AND PREDNISONE, DINDT TAKE THE STEROIDS YET BUT SHORTLY AFTER THE ANTIOBIOTICS I HAD PRETTY SHARP PAINS IN MY STOMACH AND DULL PAIN IN BREASTS. SO MY QUESTION IS COULD THIS BE PREGNANCY OR PERIODS JUST DIFFERENT? ALSO BEFORE MY D&C DURING MY PERIOD I NEVER EXPERIENCED SORE BREAST ONLY IN PREGNANCY.
Hi Brittany, If you had unprotected sex while taking the antibiotic and if you weren’t taking birth control you could be pregnant. Or it could be your body still getting rid of the pregnancy hormones. I would wait until the end of April and take a pregnancy test again if you think that was your period on the 29th, or make an appointment with your doctor.
Hi I had my period 7th March ended the 11th . Had sex 24th of March period back on on the 30th of March here it is the 2nd of April and it’s still on.?
Hi Sasha, how long is your period generally? That’s only 4 days and that can be and usually is very normal. PLus you had your period early in the month so depending on how long your cycle is having it twice isn’t something to be concerned about.
Hi so , I got my period February 1st to the 5th and then on February 26th to Match 2nd and it has not came the whole match seen then
Hi Jackie, your period could just be a little late, however at this point if you haven’t gotten your period I would recommend a pregnancy test to be sure.
Am Ruth, I got married 17th of February and we have been having sex. I saw my period 8th of March till 12th and we start having sex from 13th. Now I start seeing it again 29th of March with serious pain.. What could that be? Pls help
Hi Ruth, if the pain is significantly worse than normal, make an appointment with your doctor. It could be a regular period, or it could be more serious like a miscarriage (not trying to worry you but you have to consider everything). Good luck.
Hi! I had my period on the 2nd of March and another one again on the 27th of March, is it normal
Hi Akande, yes it can be. That would have been a 25 day cycle which for some is quite normal. The sooner you have it in a month, the more likely you are to get one again at the end of the month. I wouldn’t worry about it.
Hi I’m seph I had my period on the 14th of march and it ended on the 19th of march. Had sex with my bf on the 20th of march and 22nd but he didn’t come inside of me. So shocked to have noticed blood on the 2nd of march. So scared.
Never had my period twice in a month. What could be the cause.
Hello Seph, sometimes stress amongst many other hormonal changes can cause females to have a period twice per month.
Hey, I had my period on the 31st – 6th Feb and 2nd 21st – 27th Feb – Two in one month, when should I come on my next period? Many thanks, Harriet x
Hi Harriet, depending on the normal length of your cycle, you should have already anticipated your period. Is there a possibility of pregnancy? If you I would probably take a pregnancy test. Otherwise it seems that your period is a bit irregular so calculating when your next period is could be difficult.
Hi I’m Kenzie I got my period on the 22nd of March Nd ended the 26th March . And now this morning when I woke up April 02nd I went to the bathe room only to see that I’m bleeding again it’s not heavy. I’ve been getting cramps last night but I didn’t think it would be my period again. Is it possible?
Hi Kenzie, it could be ovualtion bleeding honestly. Your fertile period and ovulation timeframe according to the calculator found here puts your fertile period from April 1st through the 5th, so that could be an explanation for that.
Hi , i had my period on march 7 and it end 16th march. I also have sex the day after it end …but suddenly it came back yesterday on 18th march and bleeding is much heavier than spotting ….is it wrong? What should i do? Why it happened?? I am really worried….
Hi Rasna, It could have been ovulation bleeding. With a period that long you are rolling right into your fertile period. However, depending on how heavy it is, I would contact your doctor to rule out anything else like an infection, or something else that could be going on. Better safe than sorry.
Hi I’m zainab my age is 23 and I am unmarried i got my period on 3 march and end at 7 march now again i got my periods 19 march and this is happening second time in my life.what you recommend
HI Zainab, based on the calculator, you could be having ovulation bleeding. Or there could be other issues, maybe stress, sickness, weight gain, medications, etc. THese can sometimes affect your period. Check out the link provided to see when your next period should be which is the 31st if you have a 28 day cycle. I would recommend tracking your period dates and see what the bleeding is coinciding with. https://womanjunction.com
Hi am Esther, I had my period on the 31 of December and then 24 of January and also 19th February, it hasn’t come till today 16th March, please I wonna know if am pregnant? Thanks
Hi Esther, I would recommend a pregnancy test. That’s the only way you will know for sure. Good luck.
I am renee i got my period on February the 10 and it end on the 14 and i have sex a day after it end and my period come back on February the 22 and end on the 23 it was very light bleeding
Hi Renee, you could have been experiencing ovulation bleeding/spotting. Check the calculator which can help you see where you are in your cycle. https://womanjunction.com
hi! the last time I saw my menstruation was 25th of of January, I haven’t seen it febuary and now march I haven’t seen it
Hi Stella, Have you been having unprotected sex? Did you take a pregnancy test. I would recommend that.