One of the possible signs of pregnancy is an abnormal period. What exactly does it mean by ABNORMAL period?
An abnormal period is a menstrual cycle that is different in some way than your typical, normal period. This may mean that your period last longer or is shorter. It may be a difference in the amount of flow. Any of these variances may indicate that you are pregnant. A normal menstrual period lasts from 2 to 7 days and the normal cycle patterns can range from 21 to 35 days. When bleeding occurs that is not part of the regular cycle; periods are longer or heavier than normal; occurs between periods; time between periods is longer than normal; or there is an absence of periods, this is called abnormal or irregular uterine bleeding. There are various causes of abnormal bleeding, but the most common is a hormone imbalance. At both ends of the menstrual life of a woman, periods may be irregular. Reasons for abnormal periods can be both normal and abnormal. The most normal reason is pregnancy. Hormone imbalance (not enough or too much of certain hormones) can also be a common reason. This can