period changes through age without being on hormonal BC

[madraykin.livejournal.com]

Hi there!

I just have a question about changes within periods as you age. I can't be on hormonal BC so my periods aren't 'regular' as such. My cycle varies from 25-29 days. I've noticed over the past year my period start to change. I used to have 5 days of heavy bleeding with 2 days of brown bleeding. Now I have 2-3 days of heavy bleeding and 2 days of brown bleeding/spotting. I'm 25 and have been having periods since I was 11.
I guess a visit to the gyno is in order but I was wondering if anyone of a similar age to me is experiencing the same thing?

Comments

[paraxeni.livejournal.com]

Hormonal changes do not begin and end with menarche and puberty. For about ten years after puberty you experience changes, usually around 19/20 and in the mid-twenties.

[queensugar.livejournal.com]

Periods will change throughout your life, absolutely. For what it's worth, your cycle actually sounds very regular -- a four-day variation in cycle lengths is well within the definition of regular, and is very normal.

I'm 28 and my periods have changed in all sorts of ways since I started menstruating. It's no big deal.

[fireaphid.livejournal.com]

I don't think it means you need to see a gyno at all. I had a similar experience when I was 19 even though I hit puberty when I was 12. That's pretty normal!

[herminia.livejournal.com]

I'm experiencing some changes, too (I'm almost 23). My periods have been getting shorter and last cycle I started spotting right before and after periods. It's strange and can definitely throw you off when you think you know what to expect.