Irregular Menstrual Period

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.

Causes:

Stress
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.
Dietary problems , e.g. anorexia, bulimia or simply poor diet
Too much exercise
Drugs -  prescription and recreational
Break in routine
Thoughts and emotions
Sexual activity -  especially when it is a new occurrence
Anxiety about pregnancy
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.
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.

MENSTRUATION DELAY

Take ½ teaspoon finely ground cinnamon (dalchini) every night along with 1 cup milk.
Powder 1 teaspoon dried mint (pudina) leaves and take with 1 teaspoon honey, thrice daily.

MENSTRUATION, EXCESSIVE BLEEDING

Grind some Beal leaves into a fine paste. Take 1 teaspoon with warm water and drink some cold water as well.
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.