Irregular Periods
Menstruation is a cycle starts from one lunar month at puberty to the whole reproductive period till menopause. It is a cyclical process that occurs every month. Every month, the lining of uterus prepares under the action of female hormones which sheds at the end of the cycle. The normal length of the menstrual cycle is 28 days, varies in every individual woman. Although it’s normal for it to be a bit shorter or longer than this. The bleeding may last from 2 to 7 days.
What are examples of irregular periods?
Examples of irregular menstruation include:
- Periods that occur fewer than 21 days or more than 35 days apart.
- Missing three or more periods in a row.
- Menstrual flow (bleeding) that’s much heavier or lighter than usual.
- Periods that last longer than seven days.
- Periods that are accompanied by severe pain, cramping, nausea or vomiting.
- Soaking through one or more tampons or sanitary pads in an hour.
Causes of irregular periods:
Many things are responsible for irregular menstruation. Estrogen and progesterone keep the normal menstrual cycle in check. An imbalance in the secretion of theses hormones disrupts the normal menstrual cycle and disturbs the bleeding patterns. This is the only reason why the women during menarche and menopause have an irregular cycle.
Apart from hormone imbalance, other common causes of irregular menstruation include:
- Intrauterine device (IUD)
- Birth control pills or other contraceptive medications
- Strenuous exercise
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- Endometriosis
- PID
- Pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding
- Stress
- Eating disorders like bulimia or anorexia
- Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) or underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)
- Uterine polyps
- Uterine fibroids
- Cancer of uterus or cervix
Homeopathy and Irregular Periods:-
Homeopathy medicines are highly effective in treating cases of delayed menses. There are homeopathic medicines that work at treating the root cause behind the condition to bring excellent results.
Homeopathy treats the patient as a whole and looks deeper into the problem, promotes the immune function and maintains uterine health by eliminating the causative factor. Homeopathic treatment stimulates the natural hormonal balance without administering any harmful hormone preparations. The goal of this Homeopathic approach is to enliven the body’s natural healing and self-repair ability to treat the underlying condition, to prevent it and to create the highest state of health and well-being.
