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Periods getting shorter

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HettyMeg · 28/07/2025 13:24

I've noticed over the past couple of years my periods only last about three days. (Had baby 4 years ago).
Now I've realised the gap between my periods is shortening and in the last 3 months has gone from 29 to 27 losing a day each month.
I am 36. Don't exercise enough but not overly unhealthy ie not overweight, don't smoke, don't drink too much. I do have quite a lot of stress and anxiety.

Is this something to be concerned about?

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thrive25 · 28/07/2025 17:35

I think it’s a normal part of ageing - happened to me early 40s on the way to peri

My only thought is you are a bit young to have your cycle get shorter

DirtyFrie · 28/07/2025 20:27

My period are the same, I’m just about to turn 40. The last few years my periods have got shorter, lighter and now have a 26 day cycle. Not to fussed at them being closer together, as they only last for 2 days. I used to have 7 periods when I was younger. I have had my hormones tested, but all is “normal” apparently, and I am not in peri

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