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Anon87
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Periods

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My period normally lasts for six days but the one I've just had was late and lasted for only two days. What could be the reason for this?
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Re: Periods

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Hi Anon,

We can't really say why this is. Periods can vary in their length from time to time, and different factors can affect that.
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Anon87
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Re: Periods

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How regular should periods be? Mine is normally roughly every three weeks but it can vary .
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Re: Periods

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Regular does not mean the same number of days each month. It is actually "regular" for a period to vary in length, when it occurs, etc. What you are describing sounds like you are having a regular cycle. If you want more information on menstruation you can find it here: http://www.scarleteen.com/article/bodie ... anguage=en

There is more detailed information on variation in periods.
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