India Today on MSN: Periods after pregnancy: What changes, what stays, and what no one tells you Periods after pregnancy: What changes, what stays, and what no one tells you MSN: Why Am I Having 2 Periods in 1 Month? All About Frequent Menstruation Starting at puberty, periods become a regular part of a woman's life. The shedding of uterine tissue and blood typically happens once per cycle — roughly once a month.

Understanding the Context

Each cycle ends with a menstrual ... Why Am I Having 2 Periods in 1 Month? All About Frequent Menstruation Your periods are less than 21 days or more than 35 days apart. You bleed between periods.

Key Insights

You develop severe pain during your period. You suddenly get a fever and feel sick after using tampons. Remember, keeping track of your period can help you find out what's typical for you and what isn't. Periods usually last about 5 days. But a period can be shorter or last longer.

Final Thoughts

Periods get lighter and shorter over time, or come when you don’t expect it. You may have spotting or cramping every once in a while until you stop getting your period, and sometimes even after it seems to have stopped — this is normal.