Can perimenopause cause longer periods?
Excessive bleeding and long periods are fairly common during perimenopause. Many women experience an increased flow and extended perimenopause periods before entering menopause. If you’ve had periods that are several days longer or more frequent or heavier than usual, it’s a good idea to see your doctor.
Is it normal to have a period for 3 weeks during perimenopause?
Short cycles are more common in the earlier stages of perimenopause. For example, you may have a period that’s 2 or 3 days shorter than normal. Your whole cycle may also last 2 or 3 weeks instead of 4. It isn’t uncommon to feel like your period just ended when the next one comes.
Can your period last 3 weeks?
How long is too long? Generally, a period lasts between three to seven days. A menstrual period that lasts longer than seven days is considered a long period. Your doctor may refer to a period that lasts longer than a week as menorrhagia.
How long is too long for Perimenopause bleeding?
Specifically, the research found that it is not uncommon for women to have prolonged bleeding of 10 or more days, spotting for six or more days and/or heavy bleeding for three or more days during the transition.
How many days can a period last during perimenopause?
The average menstrual flow lasts four to six days, but during perimenopause, it can go on — and on. Some months you may not ovulate at all (often the case during these years), and your ovaries may not pump out predictable levels of estrogen and progesterone.