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Period Calculator — Next Cycle Dates

Estimate the next three period start dates from your usual cycle length.

Period Calculator — Next Cycle Dates

FREE ONLINE TOOL

STEP BY STEP

How to use period calculator — next cycle dates

  1. Enter the labelled values in the displayed units.
  2. Review the method: Estimated start of cycle n = last recorded start + n × usual cycle length. Bleeding end = estimated start + duration − 1 day.
  3. Read the worked example and method limitations.

WHEN IT HELPS

Common uses

  • Compare the assumptions: Starting 1 October 2026, a 28-day cycle and 5 days of bleeding give a next estimated period of 29 October–2 November.

IN PRACTICE

Example

Starting 1 October 2026, a 28-day cycle and 5 days of bleeding give a next estimated period of 29 October–2 November.

GOOD TO KNOW

Can this detect pregnancy or a cycle disorder?

No. It repeats your entered cycle length and cannot explain late or missed periods. Predictions become less reliable when cycles vary. It is not contraception or a diagnostic test.

Frequently asked questions

Can this detect pregnancy or a cycle disorder?

No. It repeats your entered cycle length and cannot explain late or missed periods. Predictions become less reliable when cycles vary. It is not contraception or a diagnostic test.

Which formula is used?

Estimated start of cycle n = last recorded start + n × usual cycle length. Bleeding end = estimated start + duration − 1 day.

Source and method

NHS — Periods