Irregular periods or oligomenorrhea is a common problem among menstruating age women. On average a woman menstruates 11-13 times a year and their normal cycle ranges from 21-35 days.
Women with irregular periods will have lesser number of periods per year. Any period which goes beyond 35 days is considered irregular.
Anemia, menopause, thyroid disorders, hormonal imbalances, eating disorders are some of the common causes in addition to numerous other conditions such as liver disease, diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome and lifestyle disorders such as stress , alcohol abuse and caffeine etc,.
There are many home remedies that can treat irregular periods. Based on availability and your personal choices you can use them.
7 Natural Home Remedies for Irregular Periods
Various fruits and vegetables can help you to get normal periods. Some of them can be eaten raw and others can be consumed as juices. Whether you eat raw or make juices is not as important as to actually consume them regularly.
1. Carrot
Carrots are rich in iron that makes it a good remedy for irregular periods. Carrot is also filled with other nutrients such as beta-carotene.
- Eat one full size carrot daily
- Prepare a juice of carrots and drink one glass of carrot juice daily
Make it a regular practice throughout the year if you have irregular periods.
2. Ginger
Ginger is another powerful remedy for irregular periods. it also soothes the menstrual pain. You can prepare ginger tea and drink it 2-3 times a day.
- Cut an inch of ginger root, clean it, remove the skin and shred it in a shredder
- Steep shredded ginger in a glass of water for 10 minutes.
- Cool it to palatable condition, strain it and drink.
3. Aloe Vera
This is not an external application on skin for which Aloe Vera is generally used. This time it is a consumption of Aloe. There is no scientific evidence available but it is believed that Aloe Vera regulates hormones.
Extract 2 tablespoon of gel from an Aloe Vera leaf. Add one teaspoon of honey and mix it well. Lick the mixture daily for 3-4 months to get back to normal monthly periods.
4. Coriander Seeds
Coriander is another good home remedy for irregular menstrual cycle. Drink tea made from coriander seeds 3 times a day a few days ahead of your expected periods. This will help in not missing out the periods.
Boil one teaspoon of coriander seeds in two cups of water until the water levels reduced to half. Let it cool down to palatable levels. Strain the seeds and drink the tea.
5. Unripe Papaya
Papaya extract helps contract muscle fiber in the uterus. Unripe papaya is more potent than the ripe.
Extract juice from half a normal size of papaya and drink it daily for several weeks to get regular monthly periods.
6. Cinnamon
Cinnamon Helps reducing menstrual cramps and regulates menstrual cycle. A compound called hydroxychalcone present in cinnamon regulates insulin levels which is supposed to act as a catalyst to expedite the menstrual cycle.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of powdered cinnamon in a glass of milk and drink it daily for several weeks to bring back the menstrual periods to normal.
- or add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon to your food.
7. Bitter Gourd
Bitter gourd juice is very useful remedy for bringing back the normal menstrual cycle. it is bitter, so you may not like the taste. You can add honey to reduce the bitterness. Consume 2 tablespoon of bitter gourd juice with one teaspoon of honey twice a day for several weeks.
If you miss your period for more than 2 months then it is better to check with your doctor.