Your period might be light or heavy, painful or pain-free, long or short, and still be considered typical. Within a broad range, "typical" is what's typical for you. Certain kinds of birth control, such as extended-cycle birth control pills and intrauterine devices (IUDs), will change a menstrual cycle. Talk to your health care provider about ... More @Wikipedia
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