A period normally lasts between two and seven days, with the average period length being five days. If your period lasts more than eight days and you are experiencing heavy bleeding, see a doctor. To ...

Short and long menstrual cycles have been associated with an increased risk of chronic diseases. Menstrual cycle length seems to be determined by the underlying hormonal profile—but could cycle length ...

If you've ever had a short period one month, followed by a longer one the next month, you might be left wondering: what should the normal length of a period be? To find out, we spoke to experts at ...