{"id":16494,"date":"2019-11-19T14:59:32","date_gmt":"2019-11-19T13:59:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/?p=16494"},"modified":"2020-09-21T13:02:52","modified_gmt":"2020-09-21T11:02:52","slug":"do-periods-really-sync-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/do-periods-really-sync-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Periods Really Sync Up?"},"content":{"rendered":"

This article was medically fact-checked by Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr. Shree Datta<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

We\u2019ve all heard about it, maybe you\u2019ve even experienced it yourself. You groan to your best friend about <\/span>cramps<\/span><\/a> when she says that, oh my god, she\u2019s just started her period too! As a sign of your friendship, your uteruses have decided that the more menstruating, the merrier. But is is true that periods can sync up?<\/span><\/p>\n

Well, the short answer is no. There was essentially one study that suggested that women\u2019s periods synced up after living together that has not since been replicated. <\/span><\/p>\n

The real reason why you and your close friends might feel like you\u2019re on the same wavelength is actually because you\u2019re all so unique!<\/span><\/p>\n

Confused? Here\u2019s What it Looks Like<\/span><\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s assume we have two friends, Annie and Billi. For our purposes, let\u2019s pretend their cycles are as regular as Swiss watches. (For the rest of us, thank heavens for <\/span>period tracking apps<\/span><\/a>!). . Annie\u2019s period lasts 4 days, and she\u2019s on a 28 day cycle. Billi\u2019s is 6 days long, and comes every 21 days. <\/span><\/p>\n

Even if they had their period start at the same time once, their periods wouldn\u2019t be at the same time again for a few months, just because their bodies are running on independent schedules.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And, of course, in real life, where even the most <\/span>regular periods don\u2019t always come 100% on time<\/span><\/a>, it\u2019s even less likely that you and a friend will be constantly visited by Aunt Flo at the same time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Period<\/p>\n

Does that Mean My Bestie & I Aren\u2019t Really That Close?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Look, just because the magical bonds of friendship haven\u2019t actually made your periods sync up, that doesn\u2019t mean you aren\u2019t tight! And, when it comes to bonding over your period, there are still plenty of ways to do that! <\/span><\/p>\n

From sharing <\/span>hilarious first period stories<\/span><\/a> to lending each other emergency ibuprofen to convincing your friend it\u2019s time to <\/span>try a menstrual cup for the first time<\/span><\/a>…<\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s always a way for you to be there for your pal!<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

Facts checked by:<\/h3>\n

Dr. Shree Datta<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Dr.<\/p>\n

Dr. Shree Datta is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in London, specialising in women’s health including all menstrual problems such as fibroids and endometriosis. Dr. Shree is a keen advocate for patient choice, having written numerous articles and books to promote patient and clinician information. Her vision resonates with INTIMINA, with the common goals of demystifying periods and delivering the best possible care to her patients<\/p>\n

Medical<\/a><\/strong> | LinkedIn<\/a><\/strong> | Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Written by:<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This article was medically fact-checked by Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr. Shree Datta. We\u2019ve all heard about it, maybe you\u2019ve even experienced it yourself. You groan to your best friend…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":17839,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nDo Periods Really Sync Up? The Truth About Menstruation<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Is it true that your period can sync up with your best friend\u2019s? Is it really caused by mysterious best friend powers? 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