A typical menstrual period lasts between 2 and 7 days, with the average being about 5 days. The bleeding is usually heaviest in the first 2 days and then tapers off
. Most people experience bleeding for 3 to 7 days, and periods can last up to 8 days in some cases
. The menstrual cycle itself, which is the time from the first day of one period to the first day of the next, usually ranges from 21 to 35 days, with an average cycle length of about 28 days
. In summary:
- Period duration: typically 2 to 7 days (average about 5 days)
- Cycle length: typically 21 to 35 days (average about 28 days)
- Bleeding is heaviest in the first 1-2 days and lighter afterward
