1 Try to get 100% DV per day of dietary fiber; vitamins A, C, and D; calcium; potassium; and iron. 2  Try to stay below 100% DV per day for total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol, and below 65% DV (1,500 milligrams) for sodium.  Try to keep trans fats as low as possible.
Quick Answer. A typical menstrual cycle is between 24 and 34 days long. However, some women have an even shorter cycle which can cause two periods in one month, according to the New York Times. While a short menstrual cycle can be completely normal for an individual woman, bleeding twice in one month can also be a signal of an underlying disorder; visiting the doctor to discuss any abnormal bleeding is advised.
Natural body chemicals, or hormones, cause your ovaries to release one egg about once a month. Most months, the egg and the lining of your uterus come out of your vagina as your period. This is part of your menstrual cycle. This cycle is what makes it possible for a woman to have a baby.ometimes menstrual blood also will be different shades of red, from light to dark. You may see some dark clumps or clots of blood, which is normal. Your period may be heavy the first day or so each time and then decrease on later days. Periods usually last between three and five days.