Yeah, you’re less likely to have to make an emergency run for tampons, but that’s not all. Keeping tabs on your period is definitely a good idea. So they’re worth bringing up with the doc if they start to happen frequently. And if you’re trying to get pregnant, the issue might have an impact on your fertility. Just like with too-long cycles, ones that are too short or super spotty can definitely be a sign of an underlying problem. Either in the uterus or on the cervix, these can also cause more bleeding. Just like they can make your cycles longer, they can make them shorter or cause spotting. Talk about the gifts that keep on giving. Chlamydia and gonorrhea can both trigger heavy bleeding and bleeding in between periods. And it can be heavy, irregular, and painful. In addition to having normal period bleeding, women with endometriosis also have to deal with bleeding from cells and tissues outside of the uterus. But they’re notorious for causing heavy bleeding and spotting that might seem like a bonus period. Both types of growths are common, and usually harmless. Namely PCOS, which can cause bleeding between periods. Miscarriage - which can also often happen before you have any idea you’re pregnant - can also cause spotting. You might experience implantation bleeding in the very early days of being pregnant, before you even know there’s a bun in the oven.
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But what you’re probably dealing with is one period plus spotting, which can have a bunch of possible causes. Very short cycles can make it seem like you’re getting two periods in a month, which is so, so fun. So if you notice your periods are perpetually stretched out, it’s worth talking to your doc. What’s more, long cycles could make it harder to get pregnant, since they could indicate that your body isn’t ovulating as it should be. their period occurs just a few times a year with several months in between) have a higher risk of developing endometrial cancer. Longer-than average cycles aren’t automatically problematic (especially if it’s a one-off thing), but they can often be a sign of an underlying issue. The transition to menopause involves some wild hormone swings, which means your bleeding can become irregular or even disappear altogether for a month or 2. But pituitary gland tumors (which are usually benign) can throw that system out of whack. Your pituitary gland is responsible for making the hormones that control your menstrual cycle. Both depression and high rates of perceived stress are associated with irregular cycles. Specifically, an underactive thyroid can slow the production of hormones that trigger ovulation. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and ovarian insufficiency syndrome (aka early menopause) can both slow or stop your periods. That can happen as the result of an eating disorder or extreme exercise or athletic training. Having too little body fat can cause your periods to slow or even stop. Cycles tend to be a little longer in the first few years after getting your period. Called oligomenorrhea, it can have a number of different causes: Menstrual cycles are considered longer than normal if you go more than 35 days between periods.