The rule is different for each woman. For some, the arrival of the period affects them more because it hurts or they have mood swings and others, however, pass it without any problem. Menstruation is a process that is repeated every month from 13 to approximately 50-55 years of age, but the duration and amount of flow usually varies. 
As a general rule, vaginal bleeding usually lasts between 3 and 7 days. Despite this, gynecologists warn that it varies greatly from one woman to another and that, in some cases, it can also exceed a week. There are other cases in which just the opposite happens: women are faced with a period of only a couple of days. Should we worry if this happens?
Is menstruation that lasts 1 or 2 days normal? The first recommendation that you should keep in mind is to see your doctor so that he can discover what is happening to you among the most common causes. If your period is more or less regular, it would be a problem. But, when suddenly your period begins to last very little, it is a sign that something is happening in your body and you should find the most appropriate solution for you.
What happens if my period starts to last two days?
- As we told you, the most important thing when you notice an alteration in your menstruation is to go to the gynecologist. Once there, you will be able to tell them about the symptoms or processes that you are experiencing so that they can study your case in detail and carry out the examinations that they deem appropriate. In this way, it will find the cause that has caused your period to start lasting less.
- The first thing you should know is that there is a specific term for what happens to you. When your period suddenly starts to stop, you may have a condition called hypomenorrhea. The term is used to define menses that are scarce or very scarce in quantity, with a short duration of one or two days. There are many causes for which this pathology can occur, from hormonal alterations to the malfunction of the ovaries through infections. Some of the reasons may be:
Ovarian cysts
Ovarian cysts are benign tumors that appear in the ovaries either for no reason or due to a health problem. These lumps usually interfere with the regularity of menstruation, making its duration somewhat unstable. For this reason, it is necessary to monitor and review them very closely.
Hormonal changes
- On the other hand, hormonal alterations can be caused by various situations: anxiety, sleep disturbances, poor diet, use of hormonal contraceptives… And a very long etcetera that should be your doctor who best advises you in your case.
- These alterations also have a lot to do with pregnancy. That is, if you have had unprotected sex and suddenly your period has decreased considerably, you may be pregnant. In these cases, it would not be a period as such, but implantation bleeding. Be sure to confirm or deny this possibility.
A curettage
- After a curettage, that is, a small scraping by the gynecologist on the inside walls of the uterus, more or less a month you should have your next period in quantity and duration similar to your previous periods. If after a second period the bleeding pattern changes, you should consult your doctor as there may be complications such as Asherman’s syndrome.
- Whatever happens, a professional will always detect the cause of the problem and provide a solution to improve your health. If we avoid going to the doctor, we will not be solving the problem but simply turning a deaf ear to it. However, by going to the doctor we can find a prompt solution if there is something that is causing the hypomenorrhea.
