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Twenty-eight days is often referred to as the standard length for a menstrual cycle but some people have cycles that are. Once you have your average cycle. To find out whats normal for you start keeping a record of your menstrual cycle on a calendar.
Begin by tracking your start date every month for several months in a row to identify the regularity of your periods. For example According to the January and February calendars the cycle length would be 30 days meaning your period comes on average every 30 days. Twenty-eight days is often referred to as the standard length for a menstrual cycle but some people have cycles that are. For this reason you may use averaging to determine your typical cycle length. Once you have your average cycle. Start from day 1 of your menses.
It is normal for periods to last between 3-5 days yet some women have a period that is 7 days which is normal for them.
Count the days between those dates - and that is the length of your menstrual cycle. Begin by tracking your start date every month for several months in a row to identify the regularity of your periods. If you want a correct picture of your cycle you should start the count from day 1. The average menstrual cycle is 28 days long while menstrual bleeding usually lasts 3-5 days. The length the last cycle day before you started bleeding again. In order to know how long your cycles are you would count the first day of your period as day one and the day before the next full period day as the last day of that cycle.