Two periods in one month in perimenopause
Why periods can come twice a month in your 40s, how short cycles fit perimenopause, what else causes it, and which signs mean you should see a doctor soon.
Periods and bleeding in perimenopause
Cycles that change length, heavier or lighter flow, spotting and clots: what is expected and which bleeding to take to a doctor.
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Spotting between periods in perimenopause
Is spotting normal in perimenopause? Why light bleeding between periods happens in your 40s, the other causes, and when to report it to a doctor.
Heavy periods and blood clots in perimenopause
When heavy bleeding, flooding and clots in perimenopause are expected, the measurable signs that a period is too heavy, and when to see a doctor.
Irregular periods in perimenopause
How cycles change in perimenopause: periods closer together, longer periods, skipped months and long gaps, what is expected, and which changes to report.
Perimenopause symptoms and how to track them
The signs of perimenopause, from changing periods to hot flashes and brain fog: which are expected, which bleeding to report, and how to keep a symptom record.
Quick answers
Is spotting between periods normal in perimenopause?
ACOG lists bleeding or spotting between periods as not normal, even in perimenopause, so it is worth reporting to a doctor.
How long is a normal cycle?
ACOG gives 24 to 38 days from the start of one period to the start of the next, with bleeding lasting up to 8 days.
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Other topics
- Symptoms, one by one
Hot flashes, brain fog, joint aches, palpitations, mood and the less-talked-about ones: what each feels like and when to mention it.
- Perimenopause or something else?
Pregnancy, thyroid, stress, depression, ADHD: the conditions that overlap with perimenopause and how a doctor tells them apart.
- Tracking symptoms for your appointment
What to write down, how to rate symptoms as mild, moderate or severe, and how to turn months of notes into one page for your doctor.
- When perimenopause starts and how long it lasts
The ages it usually starts, how long the transition runs, early and premature menopause, and what changes after the last period.
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