Irregular timing of periods can have different characteristics and can arise from a variety of causes. See our Q&A called Irregular Timing of Periods. Regardless of whether or not you experience irregular timing of periods, preventative gynecology care for adult women and sexually active adolescents includes annual pelvic examinations and Pap tests by a gynecologist or other physician.[1]
If you experience irregular timing of your period, do not panic. A variety of self-care, naturopathic approaches, homeopathic remedies, and medical therapies are available to treat different types of irregular timing of menstrual bleeding.
If you experience bleeding between periods, note when the bleeding occurs during the month, and consult your integrative medical physician and gynecologist for proper diagnosis and guidance on selection of treatment options.[1]
Take a proactive approach to manage irregular timing of your period. The following self-care, naturopathic, homeopathic, and psychological approaches may be used to treat different types of irregular timing of periods:[2, 3]
• Achieve and maintain a healthy body mass index (i.e., ratio of weight to height). Do not strive to be overly thin like some fashion models.
• Eat a sensible, balanced diet containing an adequate amount of calories, organic fruits and vegetables, whole grains, proteins, and healthy fats.
• Eat lots of freshly-caught, cold-water fish (such as halibut, herring, salmon, sardines, and tuna), as these fish are abundant in omega-3 fatty acids, which contain the anti-inflammatory molecules, DHA and EPA.
• Do not eat non-organically-raised red meat, non-organically-raised poultry, or non-organic dairy products.
• If you consume red meat, poultry, and dairy products, eat organically-raised meat, poultry, and dairy products, as hormones and antibiotics are not used in the agricultural process.
• Take supplements containing vitamin E
• Take supplements containing one of the following types of oils: black current, borage, evening primrose or fish. Let your integrative medical physician guide you in determining which type of supplement is appropriate for you.
• Take a homeopathic remedy, such as Folliculinum, Lachesis, Magnesia phosphorica, Nux vomica, Phosphorus, Platinum Metallicum, Pulsatilla, sarcodes, or Sepia. Consult a homeopath, a healthcare professional experienced in homeopathy, to select the homeopathic remedy and dose that is appropriate for you.
• Use natural progesterone cream, which is made from wild yams or soy. Let your integrative medical physician and gynecologist guide you in determining whether progesterone cream is appropriate for you.
• Practice aerobic exercise regularly, but do not over-exercise in an attempt to be very thin.
• Perform yoga positions that involve pelvic motion, are designed to tone women’s reproductive organs and balance uterine function, and can stimulate blood flow to the pelvis.
• If you have been over-exercising and/or eating an extremely calorically-restricted diet in the past in an attempt to be very thin, recognize that you are a good, valuable, and unique person. Working with a psychologist or psychiatrist to assist you in building your self-esteem is an essential part of the path to finding happiness.
If the self-care, naturopathic, homeopathic, and psychological approaches discussed above do not resolve the symptoms, consult your gynecologist to discuss other options including:
• Hormonal treatment
• Interventional procedures and surgical treatment for endometriosis, a disorder of the lining of the uterus
Being aware of the ebb and flow of your menstrual cycle helps keep you in touch with your inner nature. An important aspect of maintaining wellness is having a positive attitude towards menstruation as part of the cycle of a woman’s life.
REFERENCES
1. Mayo Clinic. Menorragia (heavy menstrual bleeding). Accessed at www.mayoclinic.com.
2. J. Reichenberg-Ullman. Whole Woman Homeopathy. 2004. Edmonds, WA: Picnic Point Press.
3. Ifeoma Ikenze. Menopause & Homeopathy: A Guide for Women in Midlife. 1998. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books.
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