Does anyone else have a menstrual cycle like this?
Not asking for medical advice. Just asking if this happens to anyone else once you hit your 30's.
I've always had an on-time period that lasts about 4-5 days. Heavy 1-2 days, normal to light for the remaining. My cycle length is typically 28 days. No severe issues when it comes to my cycle. Normal amount of cramps, no other symptoms besides some slight breast tenderness.
However, I just turned 30 and I'd say the past year I get period symptoms daysssss leading up to. I used to notice my period was coming about a day before. Maybe I'd spot a smidge the day before. Light cramping
Now I spot for almost 5 days before my period. I'll think ok I'm spotting a bit, I'll have it tomorrow. Then nothing, next day same thing, then nothing.
I started spotting on Monday. It's nothing severe I can wear a panty liner and carry on with my day. When I get my period it's normal and lasts 4-5 days. But it's driving me crazy. Bad enough we have to get a period, but I don't need a preview of what I am in for 5 days before it's supposed to start
I check for pregnancy every month to be safe, and I always do end up getting my period and it does come on time. But I'd like to not experience spotting days before it's supposed to start