Why are some menstrual periods shorter than others?!


Question: Why are some menstrual periods shorter than others!?
I'm 20 & I've been having periods since I was 11 & 1/2!. I always felt like mine lasted a long time (6 days)!. One of my friends' periods lasts for only 2 days!? Is it genetics or just your body!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


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Its just your body, its the same way that some people get really bad cramps and other's don't, and the same way that when we get pregnant some women have really really painful contractions and others are just a bit sore!.

People used to think that it was genetic and there was the idea that whatever age a mother started her period her daughter would be the same!. But if you think about i obviously its not true since you can have families with like five daughters and they'll all be different!.

Its generally just your body that determines it but you can obviously do things to make it shorter!. Exercise and keeping active makes it pass quicker, it keeps the blood flowing essentially!.

Eating well and not getting stressed out also help ease cramps too, and also help with keeping you regular so that you don't skip any or have keep having them late etc!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

I would say it would be more genetics!. Everyones periods are different!. As you get older, or have a baby, your periods will often change too!. I am 45 yrs old & have found that the last couple years my periods have gotten closer together, more cramps, last longer and a heavier flow!. The Doctor told me I will hit menopause fairly soon!. YAY!

I also know that sometimes bad eating habits will stop your periods altogether, such happens to people that have eating disorders such as anorexic!.

If you take a look at my daughter, who is 23yrs old, her periods are like yours & nothing like mine, when I was her age!. However, after speaking with her grandmother, both were pretty close as in length & flow!.

The doctor also told me that I will probably hit menopause about the same age my mother did!. The bad part about that one is!.!.!.I was adopted & have no clue!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Same with me!. Mine lasts a week where as my friends lasts 3 days!. I guess its a fusion of genetics and hormones!. Every womans body and cycle is different!.

Oh well only a week out of each month eyWww@Answer-Health@Com

God says so!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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