This Is How Your Periods Change In Your Teens, 20s, 30s and 40s

A GP reveals what to expect from your periods over the years.

Freelance Life Writer

As you’ve gotten older, you may have noticed that your periods have changed over time. I know for myself, my once 10 day periods are now down to a very neat (and heavy) three days now that I’m in my late thirties.

It may feel strange but according to Dr Clair Grainger, GP at Superdrug Online Doctor, it’s perfectly normal to experience shifts in your periods over time. After all, our bodies are always changing so why would menstruation be the exception?

Dr Grainger says: “Hormone levels naturally fluctuate at different stages of life, influencing everything from cycle length and flow to symptoms such as cramping, mood changes and PMS.

“While some changes are expected, it’s important to know what’s normal for you. If your periods suddenly become much heavier, significantly more painful, become very irregular after previously being regular, or you’re experiencing bleeding between periods or after sex, it’s worth speaking to a healthcare professional.”

Dr Grainger also shared how our periods change throughout our lives right up to menopause.

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