Guide·5 min read·Updated Jul 2026

Tracking a cycle that no longer behaves

How to log a cycle that's speeding up, skipping, or doing both — and what the pattern actually tells you.

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What to log

  • Start date and duration of any bleeding — spotting counts.
  • Flow intensity (light / medium / heavy / flooding).
  • Cycle length between starts.
  • Symptoms in the 3–5 days before it starts.

What the pattern says

Early perimenopause tends to shorten cycles (23–25 days) as follicles ripen faster. Late perimenopause skips periods. Flooding, clots, or bleeding for more than 7 days at any point is worth a same-week call — not because it's usually serious, but because it's the easiest thing to fix if it isn't.

Bring to your appointment

Two full cycles of data beats three sentences of memory. Menofly's export is designed for exactly this handoff.

Note: Menofly is a wellness tool, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about diagnosis or treatment.

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