Irregular
Menstrual Period
A normal menstrual
period lasts from 2 to 7 days. The normal cycle patterns can range from 21
to 35 days. When bleeding occurs that is not part of the regular cycle;
periods are longer or heavier than normal; occurs between periods; time
between periods is longer than normal; or there is an absence of periods,
this is called abnormal or irregular uterine bleeding. There are various
causes of abnormal bleeding, but the most common is a hormone imbalance. At
both ends of the menstrual life of a woman, periods may be irregular.
Reasons for abnormal periods can be both normal and abnormal. The most
normal reason is pregnancy. Hormone imbalance (not enough or too much of
certain hormones) can also be a common reason. This can occur as a result of
weight loss or gain; heavy exercise; stress; illness; or certain
medications.
Root causes:
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Stress
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New cycle ,
that is the irregularity experienced by some young girls at the onset of
the periods. Their cycle can be irregular for months or years whilst it
is establishing itself.
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Dietary
problems , e.g. anorexia, bulimia or simply poor diet
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Too much
exercise
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Drugs - prescription
and recreational
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Break in
routine
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Thoughts and
emotions
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Sexual activity
- especially when it is a new occurrence
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Anxiety about
pregnancy
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Illness or physiological imbalance e.g. thyroid conditions
TIPS for IRREGULAR MENSTRUATION :
| PAINFUL AND IRREGULAR MENSTRUATION |
- A piece of fresh ginger (adrak),
ground and boiled in a cup of water. The infusion is taken thrice
daily after meals along with sugar.
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Boil 1 teaspoon saffron (kesar) in ½ cup water.
Let it reduce to become 1 tablespoon. Divide this decoction into
three portions and take with equal quantities of water, thrice daily
for a couple of days.
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| MENSTRUATION DELAY |
- Take ½ teaspoon finely ground cinnamon
(dalchini)
every night along with 1 cup milk.
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Powder 1 teaspoon dried mint (pudina) leaves and take with 1
teaspoon honey, thrice daily.
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| MENSTRUATION, EXCESSIVE
BLEEDING |
- Grind some Beal leaves into a fine paste.
Take 1 teaspoon with warm water and drink some cold water as
well.
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Boil 1 teaspoon coriander (dhania) seeds in 2 cups water till it
is reduced to 1 cup. Add sugar to taste and drink when lukewarm.
Repeat twice or thrice a day.
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Herbs used:
Ashoka:
The bark (contains tannin, catechol, sterol and organic calcium
compounds) of the tree is effective for excessive blood loss during
menstruation due to the presence of uterine fibroids, leucorrhoea and other
causes. It is said to have a stimulating effect on the endometrium that is,
the mucuous membrane lining the uterus and on the ovarian tissues. It can
also taken as a decoction.
Chandan:
The wood ground up with water into paste is commonly applied to local
inflammation and skin diseases, to allay heat and pruritus. It is popularly
used to treat urethral haemorrhage and kidney afflictions.
Lodhra:
Its
paste is used in skin diseases, swelling, bleeding wounds and ulcers. It
also strengthens the gums.
Kamal Phool
It is particularly useful in
raktapitta - bleeding disorders. Paste of leaves and sandalwood or
root-powder or seed-powder is useful for abnormal / irregular bleeding .
Diet:
Diet is very
important. If you eat lots of fast foods you are not giving your body the
nourishment it needs. If you eat sporadically, miss meals and diet
constantly - you essentially send your body into survival mode, it thinks it
is starving and shuts down unnecessary systems. A body that thinks it is
starving will not cycle regularly - having a cycle that is healthy enough to
support new life is secondary.
Life
style:
You should lead an active, pious and high moral life,
shouldn't get agitated, keep happy, avoid excessive coitus, shouldn't read
lascivious and porno literature, photos, films or movies, but keep yourself
engaged physically and mentally.
Ayurvedic supplements:
Sundari
Kalp Forte
Ashokarishta
Rajaprabartini Bati
Yoga to
cure Irregular Menstrual Period:
Cobra
(Bhujanga Asana)
The
Shoulder Stand (Sarvang Asana)
The
Half Wheel (Ardha Chakrasan)
