Your Menstrual Cycle: How To Calculate It

Menstrual cycle is the name given to the changes that occur in your body over the course of a month. Your cycle begins when estrogen levels in your body start to rise and end when these levels begin to drop. Your menstrual cycle is the period of time from the first day of your period to the first day of your next period. A woman's menstrual cycle can last from as little as 21 days to as long as 35 days — the average being 28 days.

If you have a short menstrual cycle, you may experience more than one period per month. Women who have a longer cycle experience fewer periods during the year.

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Why should I chart my cycle?

Why is important to know how to calculate your menstrual cycle? There are several reasons. Are you planning an addition to your family? It is important to know when the first day of your cycle occurs. Ovulation, or the release of a mature egg, occurs around "Day 14" of your cycle. Planning that special camping trip or week at the beach? It is helpful to know how long a typical cycle is and when your period typically ends so you can relax and enjoy your holiday.

Also, you don't want to schedule a visit to your ob-gyn if you are in the middle of your period. Tests such as a Pap smear cannot be performed if you are bleeding.

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When should I get my period — charting your cycle

"Day 1" of your menstrual cycle is the first day of menstrual bleeding. To calculate your cycle, count the days between "Day 1" and the next time that you begin menstruating. This period of time is the length of your cycle. It can be very helpful to chart your menstrual cycles for several months.

After several cycles, you should be able to see a monthly pattern. If you are "regular," your menstrual cycle will be the same length time every month. If you have an "irregular" cycle, this information could be helpful if you are having fertility issues.

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