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| |    Keeping a Menstrual Calendar by Marjorie Greenfield, M.D. reviewed by Laura Jana, M.D., F.A.A.P. Keeping track of when you get your period each month and knowing how long it is likely to last is certainly practical, as it allows you to avoid potentially embarrassing or uncomfortable situations by being prepared accordingly--for example, having pads and ibuprofen on hand. But knowing when to expect your menstrual cycle also can provide important information when it comes to figuring out if you are pregnant, are planning to conceive, or if you or your practitioner suspect a menstrual problem. That's why it's good to get into the habit of using a menstrual calendar. In adults, normal menstrual cycles occur every 24 to 35 days and last a week or less. Teenagers and women near menopause are more likely to experience irregular cycles, but a good rule of thumb is that periods should not come closer than three weeks apart and the bleeding should not last more than eight days. Your doctor may want to see a record of your menstrual cycles if there are any concerns about menstrual irregularities or if you are trying to get pregnant.
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