- What do longer period cycles indicate?
- What is the difference between period length and cycle length?
- How do you calculate period cycle length?
What do longer period cycles indicate?
Longer cycles are an indicator that ovulation is not occurring or at least not in a regular manner which can make conception difficult. What Causes Long Menstrual Cycles? Longer cycles are caused by a lack of regular ovulation. During a normal cycle, it is the fall of progesterone that brings upon bleeding.
What is the difference between period length and cycle length?
The length of your cycle is the number of days between periods, counting the first day of your period until the day before your next period starts. For adults not using any form of hormonal contraception, a typical cycle length ranges between 24 to 38 days.
How do you calculate period cycle length?
Begin on day one of your period and count the number of days until your next period, which is day one of your next cycle. Track for 3 months and add the total number of days. Divide that number by three and you'll have your average cycle length. Ovulation normally occurs 12-16 days prior to your period.