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How long will these short cycles go on?

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blueblotch · 16/03/2026 08:49

Hi I’m 46, peri, and since I was about 38 my cycles gradually got shorter (going from 32 days when I was young down to between 21 and 24. Then all of a sudden about 6 months ago the cycles started going crazy fast - usually about 2 weeks but just had one 10 days. I have a mirena but have always still bled a bit, know when I ovulate etc so can still track my cycle.
Anyone who has been through this already, How long will these super short cycles last before periods start getting fewer and far between? I’m getting a bit fed up of this!

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bignewprinz · 16/03/2026 09:00

I am late 40s and had exactly the same maddeningly short cycles. I am now taking HRT inc 12 days of micronised progesterone tablets (no mirena), which has evened things back out to approx 28 days. Maybe something to consider, especially if you have other symptoms.

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