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A menstrual period typically lasts two to seven days, and occurs every 28 to 35 days. When your period occurs every two weeks it is considered abnormal. I definitely recommend speaking to a doctor about this, because it can cause anemia.
Here are some possible reasons you might be having a period every two weeks:
- Dramatic weight loss or gain
- Excessive exercise
- Illness and/or medications
- Sexually transmitted infections
- Thyroid problems
- Reactions to birth controls
- Onset of menopause - typically women 45 and older
This article goes more in depth about reasons for having a period every two weeks: https://www.empowher.com/menstrual-cycle/content/reasons-having-period-every-two-weeks
I recommend visiting a doctor still for a full analysis. Please let us know how your appointment goes and let me know if you have more questions!
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Hi Anon,
Thank you for reaching out to EmpowHER with your health question!
A menstrual period typically lasts two to seven days, and occurs every 28 to 35 days. When your period occurs every two weeks it is considered abnormal. I definitely recommend speaking to a doctor about this, because it can cause anemia.
Here are some possible reasons you might be having a period every two weeks:
- Dramatic weight loss or gain
- Excessive exercise
- Illness and/or medications
- Sexually transmitted infections
- Thyroid problems
- Reactions to birth controls
- Onset of menopause - typically women 45 and older
This article goes more in depth about reasons for having a period every two weeks: https://www.empowher.com/menstrual-cycle/content/reasons-having-period-every-two-weeks
I recommend visiting a doctor still for a full analysis. Please let us know how your appointment goes and let me know if you have more questions!
Best,
August 25, 2016 - 10:23pmErin
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