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’m 44 years old my period came on in march 30/17 and went off April 3/17.And it April 22/17 and its back on.Should I be worried.
Hi there Yolanda, yes you should not be having a period twice per month. See your doctor is this persists.
Hi Alison, I came on my period on the 12th March and it lasted 10 days (first time it lasted that long, normally it is 5-7 days) I then came on again 1st April and it lasted 5 days. So that means it had only been 10 days till I last finished my period, is that right? when am I due to ovulate this month as I am trying for a baby. Thanks.
Hello Fatima, see link below to calculate your days of ovulation. Wishing you all the best! http://womanjunction.com/
I had my period 2/4-2/9 then 02/24-02-28. Then had my period 03/27-04/02. I’ve been feeling a little light headed and a little nauseous. I took 4 different home pregnancy test and all negative. I am on BC pills and missed some but not many. Could I be pregnant?
Hello there Moniqe, yes missing birth control pills can result in pregnancy. Re-test in 7 days.
My last period was 18-23 than it started 5th April. should I worry?
Yes hey my period was 3 days late I had my period for 1 day then on the 31 it came on again please help
Hello Brayden, please take a pregnancy test. All the best.
I had my cycle started on 5-8 March and again on 21 March until today on 1st of April..Is it normal or it has caused by emergiency pills that i’ve took?
Hello there Sylvia, emergency pills can cause you to bleed unexpectedly, and it can also change the time in which your period would normally begin.
My period was march 3rd lasted for 4 days…then again March 30th. Can having an early miscarriage cause my period to come on twice in one month. I’m 43 years old.
Hello there Melzo, miscarrying would mean that you would have experienced bleeding and possibly your period came sometime after. If you are very worried and have further concerns then see your doctor. All the best.
I had my period on 31- 4 February by ending of February 25th it comes again but lasted for three days, I had unprotected sex my husband during my fertile time… i took a pregnant test it was negative. I still have unprotected sex again hoping to get pregnant by now,the day it is suppose to come has already pass this morning I see my period again, what will I do I want to get pregnant.
Hi there Meme, this is something you have to constantly try as it always does not happen in one go. See links below:
http://womanjunction.com/tips-prepare-baby/
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Please am I having a problem or can infection cause it to happen to me…me and my husband are not living together.I only travel to met him during my fertile time.
Hello Meme, if you are having a reproductive problem consult with your doctor.
I had my period this march from 11 to 14.. Then on 24th, i had black blood flow for the whole day.. Is it normal?
Hi there Jessy, this is quite strange especially with regards to the date you had this flow. See your doctor if this persists.
I had a period March 2nd and then i had another one March 24th … Can someone please tell me what is going on and i am not bleeding heavy at all.
Hi there Kiki, you seem to be worried, best thing to do is to see your doctor so you can be properly assessed.
Hi my period came march 7 and back again today march 25, is it possible, I’m 46 years old, please help
Hello there Ann, your periods were way too close. See your doctor if this persists.
I had my cycle started on March 7 to 13 and I get up this morning and I’m spotting I have never had a period twice in a month
Hi there Sugardrop, if you think you could be pregnant take a pregnancy test. This could happen if you took an emergency pill sometime before or if you are pregnant, etc. If this persists take a pregnancy test or see your doctor.
I had my period on 3/1/2017 that lasted 4 days then I started again on 3/18/2017 I missed last month but I had it twice again for the first time in Dec 18 days apart in having unprotected sex with my husband but he does the withdrawal which I know it not 100% but it’s working fine for us it been 10 years since I had my last child I’m 41 and spittle worried about what’s going on with me I also been having these dizziness and nausea episode that been going on for a year and all last month and the first week of this month my boobs been so sore and painful to the touch can someone help thanks on advice
Hello Latoya, experiencing dizziness and nausea for a year is not normal go see your doctor as soon as you can. All the best.
I had an early period 10 – 13 March and started again 17 March, should I worry?
Hi there Yoli, this is not normal. See your doctor if this persists.
I had a period Feb1-4 then had another period Feb 13-16 now it’s March and I’m seven days late and hpt is negative
Hi there Joy, your periods are unusually close. Please take a pregnancy test in a week’s time to confirm.
I menstruate on d 22 of Jan and start again 17 of Feb is dat normal plz
Hello there Abiodun, no this is not normal, you period starts back way too quick, I hope the following link helps you: http://womanjunction.com/category/menstrual-cycle/