Period Only Lasts Three Days, Is It Normal?

836K+

359

Is a normal to have period that lasts three days? It depends. Here we listed 6 most possible causes for a shorter period that might be common.

View Article

Bonny

Age:30

On EnkiVeryWell over 10 years

Don't look back in anger.

Author Profile

ANY IDEAS ABOUT THIS TOPIC?

Write Your Comment

GuddySep.19 05:15

I had period on 17 sep 15 and lasted on 19 sep 15..initialy it was as 4 or 5 days is it ok or not
Reply
amySep.20 20:42

Hi.. I just started my period on Tuesday and it ended on Thursday. This is the first time this has ever done this to me. I had my son almost 5 years ago and had my tubes tied. My cycle sometimes come every 28 days or just a few days early before I start and only last up to 6 day's but this cycle is different and has only last a few day's not sure what's going on just needing some info of whats going on..
Reply
Candice SorrellSep.23 04:06

Hi. My period was off 8 days from this of Sept.It was suppose to start Sept 9 but it didn't . It started on the 17th of Sept so I thought, 2 whole day of light dark blood. 2 (1/2) days of light bleeding then 2 days of spotting. Could I be pregnant? Normally I have 4 to 5 days of a full period.
Reply
jaceyOct.12 18:32

Hi, so I got my period a little late this month and it only lasted 3 days. The first day was like a period with the cramping but the second and third day was more like spotting. My periods usually last 5 to 6 days. I have also had tenderness in my breast. I have taken 3 pregnancy tests and they have all come up negative also I am not in birth control. Could any of you give me advice?
Reply
ashleyv87Oct.23 21:22

@ jacey : I am in a similar situation. I am not on birth control, but I had a short period since the last time I had sex. I haven't had sex since before my period, but I feel like I'm pregnant! It's only been like 3 weeks since my period, so I don't think I would show positive on a pregnancy test yet. Have you gone to the doctor yet?
Reply
ashleyv87Oct.25 16:54

@ jacey : Hi Jacey, I'm in the same situation! I had sex the day before my period, and started the next day. But it only lasted about 3 days. It's been 3 weeks, and I'm scarred I might be pregnant, but I don't think it will show up positive yet. Have you missed your period yet??
Reply
Cheryl Oct.15 11:08

Hi, im 35 usually have a normal 3 or 4 days period but these past 3 months, i notice that my period lasted only 2 days. Do i need to see a doctor now?
Reply
BonnyOct.16 01:51

@ Cheryl : If possible, i do recommend you to appoint a medical visit to rule out possible serious problems. Fluctuations in estrogen levels, rigorous exercise, stress, eating disorder, weight loss, etc. may contribute to a short period.
Reply
Cheryl Oct.19 01:18

@ Bonny : Thank you mam.. I will...
Reply
Ana GrimesOct.23 02:26

Hi, I am only 13 started my period last year. I dont do anything bad I dont smoke or drink or have sex. How come I miss my period by 2 months. Then when I do have it it only last 1-2 days sometimes 3 its not heavy. I can wear a tampon for the full 8 hours and it not be bad. I dont understand I have only had 1 heavy period. I dont understand should I see a doctor.?
Reply
LauraSmithNov.2 18:20

@ Ana Grimes : At your age that's completely normal. You shouldn't wear a tampon for 8 hours, change it everytime you use the restroom, I suggest you wear a pad until you're a little older.
Reply
emmaNov.14 00:59

@ LauraSmith : you dont need to change everytime you use the bathroom just make sure if its heavy change more and dont leave one in for more than 8 hours
Reply
Oluwakemi Oct.27 23:18

Hello. Last month my period last for 3 days and this month is only 2 days and was black got me confused. My period normally is 3 to 4 days and for every 25 days pls what could be happening?
Reply
Alexa. ChamorroOct.30 14:22

A 3 day period is normal every woman has different bodies everyone is different
Reply
LeslieNov.4 17:25

Hi , my usual period is from 6-8 days and this month I only had it for 2 days. Is that normal? Should I be worried? I'm 15 years old.
Reply
BonnyNov.5 02:27

@ Leslie : hi, it is common that young girls will have some kind of irregularity on periods for the beginning. If you don't have some other symptoms associated, like strong odor, itchiness, then you don't have concern.
Reply
LisaNov.5 01:37

Hi I normally have periods lasting 7-8days but this came 5 I'm not ready for a baby now what could be the cause? it's the first time since like ever.
Reply

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13