It’s that time of the month again – or is it? The average menstrual cycle is 28 days, but normal menstrual cycles can range from 21 days to 35 days. However, if the time between periods keeps changing and your periods come earlier or later, your periods are considered irregular.
Your doctor can recommend treatment options based on the cause of your irregular periods. Aside from medical treatment, you can also try these science-backed home remedies to help regulate your irregular periods.
Manage stress. Research suggests that stress and irregular periods are linked. Reducing stress can help you regulate your menstrual cycle. Exercise, yoga, meditation, deep breathing, taking up a hobby, and getting enough sleep are among the effective ways to relieve stress.
Practice yoga. A 2013 study found that 35 to 40 minutes of yoga, 5 days a week for 6 months lowered hormone levels related to irregular menstruation. You can learn and practice yoga from home using videos or routines available online.
Maintain a healthy weight. Weight changes can affect your menstrual cycle. if you’re overweight or obese, shedding off the excess pounds can help regulate your periods.
Exercise regularly. Regular exercise provides many benefits that can help regulate your periods. It can help relieve stress and maintain a healthy weight. Regular exercise is commonly recommended as part of a treatment plan for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which can cause irregular periods.
Take multivitamin supplements. Studies indicate that vitamin D and vitamin B may help regulate menstruation.
Consult your doctor for more information on how to regulate your irregular periods, and whether multivitamin supplements are right for you.
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References: https://www.healthline.com/health/womens-health/irregular-periods-home-remedies#_noHeaderPrefixedContent. Accessed 30 July 2021 https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14633-abnormal-menstruation-periods. Accessed 30 July 2021 https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324781. Accessed 30 July 2021 https://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/stress-management. Accessed 30 July 2021
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