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Do you know when your last menstrual period began or how long it lasted? If not, it might be time to start paying attention.

Keeping track of your menstrual cycles can help you understand what's typical for you. You also can record your ovulation and find important changes — such as a missed period or menstrual bleeding that isn't typical. While irregularities in your period usually aren't serious, sometimes they are caused by other health problems.