Contents:
- Medical Video: How do you calculate your monthly cycle? - Dr. Phani Madhuri
- What is the menstrual cycle?
- How to calculate the correct menstrual cycle
- So, how do you calculate irregular menstrual cycles?
Medical Video: How do you calculate your monthly cycle? - Dr. Phani Madhuri
Every woman of childbearing age will at least menstruate once a month. However, not all women can predict the arrival of their monthly guests. Even if you already know exactly when your period starts, you will be quicker to realize if you come late at any time. This will not only be useful if you are planning a pregnancy, but also at the same time to detect possible health problems. So, how do you calculate the right menstrual cycle?
What is the menstrual cycle?
An average period lasts between three and seven days. Well, what is meant by the menstrual cycle is the time span from the first day of menstruation to the first day of menstruation the following month.
Generally, the normal menstrual cycle occurs every 28 days, even if there are any 21 to 35 days. Your menstruation is still normal if it appears anywhere between these times. So, what is your cycle like, is it normal or even irregular? Try checking below here.
How to calculate the correct menstrual cycle
How to calculate your menstrual cycle like this: Starting from the first day your menstrual blood comes out this month. This means, brown spots or spots that usually appear several days before menstruation are not included in your menstrual cycle.
Take for example the first day of your menstruation this month on August 15, don't forget to mark it on the calendar. Next, wait until your menstruation ends. When you menstruate next month, then re-record the date, for example on September 12. This is the beginning of your new menstrual cycle.
Then, calculate the time span between the first day of your previous menstruation (the 15th) until one day before your next menstruation (September 11). Don't count until the 12th because on that day, you have menstruated again so this will be counted into the next menstrual cycle.
Once calculated, from August 15 to September 11, it is 28 days apart. This day distance shows your menstrual cycle, which is once every 28 days.
So, how do you calculate irregular menstrual cycles?
For those of you who have irregular menstrual cycles, you may be confused to determine how to calculate the menstrual cycle. For example, your menstrual cycle this month per 30 days, but the next cycle turns out to be faster to be per 25 days, or even longer for 35 days.
Actually, how to calculate regular and irregular menstrual cycles is the same, really. The key is to calculate the time span between the first day of your period this month to one day before your next menstruation.
The difference is that you who have irregular menstruation are advised to record your menstrual cycle at least six consecutive months then for the average. Well, the results that you get is the benchmark for your menstrual cycle.
