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.
When discussing irregular periods, it is helpful to first understand what a normal period is. While every woman is different, normal periods are typically described as occurring every 28 - 31 days, with bleeding lasting approximately five days. The average amount of blood loss during a normal period is two to eight tablespoons. While this is a general definition of normal periods, some women may experience menstruation differently. Thus, irregular periods might be characterized by other symptoms. What is irregular for one woman may be normal for another.