Tuesday , 28 November 2023

Home Remedies for Scanty Periods

Short or Scanty Periods or Menstruation

Short or scanty periods or menstruation is known as hypermenorrhoea. It is a condition where the period flow is less than two days o the amount of period blood is decidedly less than the normal.

Short or scanty periods or menstruation
Short or scanty periods or menstruation

This condition is a result of eating unhealthy, emotional trauma, low body weight, nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalance and prolonged use of oral contraceptives. With natural home remedies, this condition can be cured.

Home Remedies for Scanty Periods
Home Remedies for Scanty Periods

Home Remedies for Scanty Periods:

Calendula or Marigold Herbal Tea-

The marigold or calendula herb is known to regulate the periods and aid the problem of inadequate periods. It also reduces cramps during periods. The calendula tea is made by steeping marigold leaves or flower head in a cup of water for 15 minutes. Strain and drink this concoction three times in a day.

Calendula or Marigold Herbal Tea
Calendula or Marigold Herbal Tea

Ginger Tea-

Ginger is anti-inflammatory. It not only treats menstrual a pain but also regulated the flow. Make a fresh ginger tea by grating or slicing ginger and steeping in a cup of boiled water. After 10 minutes add a teaspoon of lemon juice and half teaspoon, honey. Drink this tea two times in a day.

Green Unripe Papaya-

Green unripe papaya contracts muscle fibres of the uterus and regulated periods. It is also helpful in females whose periods cease due to tension or stress. Eat 200 gram or unripe green papaya to treat scanty menstrual flow.

Green Unripe Papaya
Green Unripe Papaya

Parsley-

Parsley is known to bring stuck and overdue menstruation on track. It is an emmenagogue and causes uterine contractions. You may drink the juice of parsley in combination with beetroot juice or carrot juice. You may also consume parsley tea. To make parsley tea add a handful of fresh herb in a cup of steaming water and steep for 20 minutes. Cool it down and drink it lukewarm.Drink parsley tea two times in a day. It not only treats short or any periods but also delayed periods.

Sesame Seeds-

Sesame seeds have all the necessary compounds to balance hormones and make your periods regular. Roast a cup of sesame seed in a pan for 5 minutes. When its colour changes remove it from flame and when cooled down store it in an airtight container. You may also add a little jaggery to the sesame seeds to taste. Consume a half teaspoon of sees three times in a day before meals two days before your due date.

Sesame Seeds
Sesame Seeds

Consume Foods Rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids-

Omega-3 fatty acids are good fats and play an essential role in maintaining hormonal balance and curing the problem of short and scanty periods. Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids are walnuts, flaxseeds, cod liver oil, sardines and salmon.

Foods Rich in Vitamin C and Iron-

To get rid of menstrual issues consume foods rich in vitamin C such as tomatoes, green leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, guava, Indian gooseberries and sprouts. Also eat food rich in iron such as red meat, oyster, green leafy vegetables, nuts and pumpkin seeds.

Foods Rich in Vitamin C and Iron
Foods Rich in Vitamin C and Iron

Foods Rich in Zinc-

Zinc maintains the level of female hormones estrogen, testosterone and progesterone. Consumer foods are rich in zinc such as pumpkin seeds, oyster, sunflower seeds, spinach, zinc and sesame seeds.

A well-balanced diet rich in fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains is essential to balance your hormones and regulate periods. Minimize consumption of canned, unhealthy and processed foods, drink lots of water and keep yourself hydrated. Live a stress-free life. Practice yoga, breathing exercises and meditation.

If even after making changes in your diet lifestyle and trying home remedies for scanty periods there is no change better meet your gynaecologist as it may due to some underlying disease that needs Proper diagnosis and treatment.

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