How many days does the first menstruation last?

Expert answer:

Bleeding from the first menstruation it usually lasts between 2 to 7 days. This duration is also the same as other menstrual periods.

In general, we first 5 to 7 years after first menstruationthe cycles may vary and this duration may not always be the same. After this period, the duration of menstruation tends to be between 4 to 6 days.

With the passing of adulthood, especially after the age of 30, the woman will present her menstrual cycle each made more reduced.

O aspect of menstrual bleeding may be variable over the course of days, and may have a bright red in the first days arriving at brownish tones in the last days.

The presence of prolonged menstrual bleeding and a long menstrual delay should be investigated by the family doctor, general practitioner or gynecologist.