For example, it may be indirect age discrimination if an employer requires an older person to meet a physical fitness test â which more young people are able to meet â if the fitness standard is not an inherent requirement of the job.
A menstrual cycle is counted from the first day of bleeding in one month to the first day of bleeding in the next month. The average menstrual cycle is about 28 days, but cycles that are 21â45 days also are normal. It may take 6 years or more after your period starts for your cycle to get regular.
Most of the blood loss (about 90%) usually occurs in the first three days with either normal or heavy periods. Some medical definitions of blood loss during a period are: 1  A normal period is a blood loss between 20 and 60 ml (4-12 teaspoonfuls).2  Bleeding can last up to eight days, but bleeding for five days is average. 3  A heavy period is a blood loss of 60-80 ml or more.4  This is about half a teacupful or more.ome medical definitions of blood loss during a period are: 1  A normal period is a blood loss between 20 and 60 ml (4-12 teaspoonfuls). 2  Bleeding can last up to eight days, but bleeding for five days is average.