Menstrual cycle twice a month: The seven causes of this phenomenon

It's bad enough to deal with aches, mood swings, and gut-wrecking once a month… But twice a month? Too much…

As we have understood, if you have your period twice a month it is not so abnormal.

The cycle should normally occur every 21 to 35 days and should last two to seven days, experts say.

So if you're on the lower end of that spectrum, that month you could very easily cycle twice within the month.

And about 40% of 60% of women will have an irregular cycle during their lifetime, they say, Telegraph reports.

But if you're part of this group, know this: "Irregular discharge can cause complications depending on your age, medical history, and family history," experts say.

Although most reasons are good, seeing your doctor can help you identify the triggers.

Here's what's going on - and what you can do to get the cycle back on track.

You forgot to take your birth control pills

If you forget to take the birth control pills it can always cause bleeding. Every time you forget to take your birth control pills regularly, you will bleed because you have an unexpected surge of hormones. This type of bleeding is not an emergency.

If you continue to take the birth control pills as directed, the bleeding will stop. Just be sure to use another method of preventing pregnancy until the next cycle.

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You are pregnant

We know: Pregnancy means stopping the cycle. But "believe it or not, some women will have irregular bleeding if they are pregnant," the researchers say. Bleeding during pregnancy is very common, especially in the first trimester, and can occur for several reasons, including the experience of heavy sex.

Apparently, this can be detected with a simple pregnancy test. But don't wait too long: scientists warn that ectopic pregnancies (when the egg implants outside the uterus) can cause irregular blood flow and can turn into an emergency if left untreated.

You have an infection

Vaginal infections are very annoying for several reasons, at least they can't cause bleeding outside of the cycle. Inflammation or infection of the nares with bacteria can cause bleeding.

Infections should be treated immediately because findings have shown that sexually transmitted diseases increase the chance of contracting HIV.

You are very stressed

High levels of stress can cause frequent periods or complications and lack of them, because the hormones that trigger ovulation each month originate in the brain.

When you're down from work or worrying about your relationship (especially if it's keeping you up at night), these hormones can misfire and negatively affect your cycle. If you've been mentally fatigued lately try yoga or some meditative exercise, or talk to someone who can help you manage stress. You will be surprised how much the mind will help the body.

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Have you traveled recently?

If you come back from vacation and realize you have an early period, you will be able to blame the vacation for the irregular bleeding. Depending on how far you go from home, long trips can shorten the cycle.

Referring to the cardinal rhythm, such as the change of time or working at night, can cause changes in the hormones that trigger the cycle. As long as the trips are something you only do once in a while, it will sort itself out. If you work night shifts regularly, cycle disorders may be a normal thing for you.

You are in the early stages of menopause

Perimenopause, which can begin in the thirties, can cause cycle disturbances, including those that are more frequent and heavier than usual.

There isn't much you can do about it, but there are ways to ease the general effects of perimenopause, such as medications and therapies.

You have gained a lot of weight

Rapid weight gain or loss and high amounts of exercise can affect the hormones that stimulate ovulation, changing your cycle pattern.

Usually if you are doing a lot of exercise or have lost weight, your body stops the ovulation process - it thinks it is in a starvation crisis, and it is not a good time to have children. But if you've gained a lot of weight, you may experience irregular bleeding more or more often than normal.

If you think that being overweight can be blamed for cycle disorders, check with your doctor - it's possible that there are other factors. /Telegraph/