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Normal Menstrual Length

The menstrual cycle is measured from the first day of your period to the first day of your next period. 

In my example photo, I am using one of my real charts from when I was trying to conceive my 2nd child. This is my 2nd period postpartum after having my first baby. As you can see in the photo, I am new to charting, because I did not chart from cycle day one to the next menstrual cycle. Cycle day one is my first day of bleeding. Once I marked the day my third menstrual cycle started, this made my 2nd cycle 32 days long. 
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According to Web MD.com, "28 days is the average menstrual length. However, it can be normal for a woman to have a normal cycle length that is shorter or longer than 28 days. It even notes, how cycles can changes over the years. For example, it says teens can have cycles that are long,  up to 45 days that grow shorter over the years. It says between ages 25-35, most women's cycles are regular and generally lasts between 21-35 days. Around 40-42, tend to be the shortest and most regular. This is followed by 8-10 years of less predictable cycles until menopause." 
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This does not address women who may have irregularity from breastfeeding or other fertility and health issues. We are assuming the women who are "normal" do not have any of these factors.
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