“Why do my periods last for 10-13 days?”
My periods are very strange as they sometimes last up to 13 days. Is this normal an what should I do about this?
3 Answers
Generally, duration of menses should be 7 or less days, a prolonged days as you indicated is unusual. You may need to discuss this with your physician to investigate this further. It may be nothing, but worth a work-up.
It is not normal for your period to last this long, and there are various reasons this can happen. It would be best for you to see an Ob/Gyn soon to have an exam and some bloodwork done.
Typically, this is not normal. There could be a number of different reasons including structural problems like a polyp or hormonal problems like a thyroid problem. You would need an appointment and an exam in order to be able to figure out what's causing your cycles to be that long.
Doug Young, MD
Doug Young, MD
