The length of menstruation can change from time to time. In some months, menstruation may last longer or faster than in previous months, but it can also start earlier or later. When Ladies experience periods twice a month outside of their normal menstrual cycle, there may be other factors causing it to happen.

What are they? Check out the explanation below!

1. Puberty

Irregular menstrual cycles are common among young women who are just starting out, including having periods twice a month. This is due to significant hormonal fluctuations. This can happen for the first few years and is nothing to worry about. However, if it persists, then see a doctor immediately.

Adolescent girls who are just starting their periods are at risk of having up to two periods a month.

2. Pregnancy

If someone is sexually active, there is a chance that they may have their period twice a month. This is usually a sign of early pregnancy. The spotting can be caused by the implantation process (the attachment of the zygote into the lining of the uterus). On the other hand, cycles like this can also occur due to ectopic pregnancy or complications.

3. Perimenopause

Similar to adolescence, someone who starts to enter perimenopause has the same possibility of experiencing menstruation twice a month. At this time, estrogen levels will decrease so that the menstrual cycle becomes irregular and this causes menstruation to occur more or less frequently. Not only that, the bleeding can also be lighter or heavier.

4. Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a medical condition indicated by the growth of tissue similar to uterine tissue in other areas of the body. In this condition, the form of symptoms that will appear is irregular, excessive bleeding, and with shorter cycles. As a result, someone can experience menstruation twice a month.

5. Thyroid Problems

The thyroid gland has the function of regulating the menstrual cycle, which when there is too much (hyperthyroid) or too little (hypothyroid), can cause the menstrual cycle to be shorter. As a result, a person can get their period twice a month. This condition can also cause bleeding to occur more heavily.

6. Stress

Changes in daily routine can affect the menstrual cycle. Stress can not only cause menstruation to not come, but it can also cause it to come earlier, resulting in the potential to experience menstruation twice a month.  Stress hormone or cortisol will be produced more when someone is stressed. When the amount is excessive, the menstrual cycle will become irregular, including more or less frequent.

Not only can it delay your period, but stress can also cause your period to come more frequently.

7. Uterine Fibroids

Uterine fibroids are characterized by growths in the uterus, although these are not usually cancerous. The medical condition endometriosis can affect the menstrual cycle, whether it occurs more frequently (twice a month) or longer and the bleeding is heavier. As a result, one may develop anemia.

So, menstruating twice a month is normal when a woman does have a short menstrual cycle. However, there are several other factors that can cause this to happen, such as puberty, pregnancy, perimenopause, stress, and medical conditions such as endometriosis, thyroid problems, and uterine fibroids. 

If the cycle is irregular or does not last like a normal period continuously, and is accompanied by other symptoms that cause discomfort, immediately consult the nearest service facility. Ladies, how long is your menstrual cycle usually? Let's share with each other in the comments column!

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