On average, a woman’s menstrual cycle will last 28 days, however, this can vary from woman to woman. Irregular menstruation occurs when the cycle extends over 35 days or longer. These home remedies for irregular menstrual cycles aim to return the cycle to the normal 28 days-length.

The part of the menstruation cycle when the uterus lining is shed is called the period. This is what causes the bleeding that is generally recognized as menstruation. Irregular menstrual cycles and periods can be caused if there is a change in your chosen method of contraception, a hormonal imbalance, or changes to your hormonal levels. An irregular menstruation cycle can be identified by either a period which varies in its heaviness or in the point during your menstrual cycle that the bleed starts or even how long the bleed lasts.

It should also be mentioned that irregular menstrual cycles are fairly common in young girls who have just started to get their period. It often takes months or even a couple of years, for the body to get a period on a schedule.

Home Remedies for Irregular Menstrual Cycles

1. Yoga

Yoga is often recommended as an effective home remedy for a range of menstrual issues, including irregular menstruation cycles. Just 35 minutes of gentle yoga five times a week can really help to regulate your cycle. Yoga can also help to reduce some of the cramping, depression, and mood swings that can come with the hormonal effects of your menstrual cycle. Many places will offer a beginner’s class if you haven’t done yoga before. You can also find beginner-friendly courses online too.

 

2. Maintain a Healthy Weight

Changes in your weight can have an effect on your periods. For example, if you’re overweight or obese your period might be more likely to become irregular. Losing weight could help you to regulate your periods as a result of this. Being overweight could also make your bleed heavier too so losing a little weight could potentially help ease your bleed too.

 

3. Exercise Regularly

Exercise has many health benefits, one of which is that it can help regulate your periods. This is largely because it can help control your weight. It’s also partly because exercise can help to treat polycystic ovary syndrome which could otherwise cause irregularities with your menstrual cycle.

4. Ginger

Ginger is often used in a range of home remedies; it can even be used to help regulate your menstrual cycle. It can also help to reduce the heaviness of your menstrual bleed.

You can include more ginger in your food or use it to infuse a tea which you can drink to get more ginger into your diet. Sipping ginger tea or nibbling ginger biscuits can also help calm nausea if this is one of your menstruation symptoms.

5. Cinnamon

Cinnamon is another spice that can be very beneficial for a number of menstrual issues. Studies have found that it can help to regulate your menstrual cycle. It can also help to ease polycystic ovary syndrome which can also affect your menstrual cycle. What’s more, it has also been shown to help ease the heaviness of the bleed and relieve nausea.

 

6. Vitamin D

Studies have linked low levels of vitamin D to irregular periods, suggesting that a vitamin D supplement could help to regulate your period. You can also increase your vitamin D intake by eating more dairy and cereal.

 

7. Vitamin B

Vitamin B is another vitamin linked to regulating periods. It can also help to reduce symptoms of premenstrual stress.

8. Apple Cider Vinegar

Studies have shown that drinking just a small amount of apple cider vinegar each day can help to regulate your period. It’s especially effective with women who suffer from polycystic ovary symptom. It could also help to lose weight which could also help if your weight is causing your irregular menstrual cycles.

 

9. Pineapple

Pineapple is a very popular ingredient in many home remedies for irregular menstrual cycles. This is because it contains an enzyme called bromelain which helps to soften the lining of the uterus and regulate your periods. However, research is still being done into how effective this is. It is thought that this enzyme has anti-inflammatory properties which can also help to relieve menstrual cramping.

 

10. Papaya

Papaya is a well-known home remedy for irregular periods. It contains many of the enzymes that are present in pineapple which helps to soften the uterus lining. This helps to regulate your menstrual cycle as a result.

 

11. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera helps to regulate the hormones in your body. This is why drinking its juices can help to regulate your menstrual cycle. It’s one of the most natural home remedies with aloe vera. Mix some distilled aloe vera with some water and a teaspoon of honey. Drink this each morning for three cycles. This can really help to regulate your cycles.

12. Turmeric

Turmeric is known to balance your hormones and can stimulate blood flow to the uterus. Mix a little turmeric with some milk and drink. This can help to relieve cramps and regulate your cycle.

 

13. Sesame Seeds

Sesame seeds are also great for regulating your hormone levels. Eating them regularly can help to regulate your menstrual cycle.

 

15. Grapes

Grapes are packed full of nutritious iron. This means they are great at regulating your menstrual cycle, especially if the irregularity is caused by an iron deficiency or anemia.

16. Buttermilk

Packed full of calcium, potassium and helpful vitamin B, buttermilk help regulates hormone secretion. This, in turn, helps to control irregular menstrual cycles.

 

17. Fennel Seeds

Fennel seeds make a great home remedy for regulating menstrual cycles. The leaves of the fennel plant contain a particular compound that helps to boost menstruation, whilst the seeds can really help to relieve the pain and discomfort of a menstrual bleed. Add two teaspoons of seeds to boiled water and let them steep overnight. You can then strain and drink the liquid. Doing this over a course of several weeks will eventually help to regulate your menstrual cycles.

18. Fruit and Vegetable Juices

Irregular menstruation can often be caused by a lack of nutrition. Getting plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, even in juiced form, can help improve that nutrition. As a result, they can help to regulate your menstruation cycles. Carrots juice is often one of the most effective.

 

19. Parsley Juice

Parsley juice is another very effective home remedy for irregular menstruation. Simply crush some parsley and blend it with some water. You can then drink your juice. Do this on a daily basis and you should start to notice your cycle becoming more and more regular.

20. Lemon

Lemon is a rich source of vitamin C, which can help to improve the body’s ability to absorb iron. This means it’s great for regulating periods that have been affected by anemia.  

 

21. Spinach

Spinach is another great source of iron, which means eating it on a regular basis can seriously help to combat irregular menstruation cycles.

 

22. Honey

Honey is a great way to help regulate your hormone secretion and balance. As a result, it can really help to regulate your menstrual cycle.

 

23.  Sugarcane Juice

Sugarcane juice is actually one of the most popular and common of the menstrual remedies. Drink a glass of juice each day for a week before the start of your cycle.

 

24. Bitter Gourd Juice

Although it’s not the tastiest juice, bitter gourd juice can actually be a great home remedy for irregular menstrual cycles. Juice or blend some bitter gourds and drink it twice a day in the run-up to the start of your cycle.

25. Coriander Seeds

Add a teaspoon of coriander seeds to two cups of water and boil. The water should reduce by half. You can then drain the juice and drink. Do this three times a day in the few days before your period. This should help to regulate both the heaviness of your bleed and your cycle as a whole.

 

26. Figs

Figs have a number of nutrients that can help regulate your menstrual cycle. They’re also rich in calcium and magnesium which has an added benefit. Boil around five figs in some water and strain the liquid. Let it cool and drink. Do this each day to have an effect on your cycle.

 

27. Saffron

Saffron is another great home remedy to regulate your menstrual cycle. This is because it can help to regulate your hormones and balance them effectively. Boil a teaspoon of saffron in half a cup of water and let it simmer. You can then strain and drink the liquid three times a day.  

 

28. Mint Tea

Peppermint tea can help to ease the cramping and pain associated with the spasms of your uterus muscles that occur during your menstrual bleed. It also combines well with a little homey to regulate your menstrual cycle as a whole. Try to drink a little mint tea three times a day for several weeks and you should notice an improvement.

29. Chamomile Tea

Chamomile tea really helps to balance blood circulation. This can help to regulate your menstrual cycle as well as ease the pain and discomfort.

 

31. Yarrow Tea

Yarrow tea is often recommended to treat menstrual pain and discomfort. But not only that, but it can also help to regulate heavy bleeds which helps to improve irregular periods.

 

32. Black Cohosh Tea

An imbalance of estrogen is a common cause of irregular periods. Black cohosh tea has a high level of estrogen which helps to rebalance the hormones in your body and this helps to regulate your menstrual cycle.

33. Neem Tea

Neem tea is another tea that’s high in estrogen which makes it a great home remedy for irregular periods. It is a natural contraceptive though, so you should avoid it if you’re trying to conceive or are pregnant or breastfeeding.

 

34. Chaste Tree

Chaste Tree is a great herbal remedy for irregular menstrual cycles. It contains a number of compounds which help to balance the hormonal discharge from your ovaries. This can help to regulate your menstrual cycle. Like neem tea, however, it should be avoided if you’re trying to conceive or are pregnant.

 

35. Bark of the Saraca Asoca Tree

The particular herb helps by benefiting your uterine muscles which makes it a great home remedy for irregular menstrual cycles.  Add two tablespoons of the bark to a cup of milk and a cup of water. Simmer the mixture until it reduces by half. You can then drink it on the third and fourth days of your period to help ease some of the issues it may present. It should also be avoided during pregnancy though.

36. Banyan Tree Roots

The roots of the banyan tree are known to be a great home remedy for irregular menstrual cycles. Simply boil the fresh roots in some water for ten minutes. You can then add three tablespoons of milk and let it cool before drinking. This makes a great bedtime drink to help regulate your menstrual cycle.

 

37. Bamboo

Boil a handful of bamboo leaves in a pot water and strain once cooled. Drinking this liquid on a daily basis should help to regulate your period and reduce heavy bleeds.

38. Blue Cohosh

Blue cohosh helps to stimulate your menstrual flow and regulate your cycle. Don’t take too much though as it can cause headaches and nausea. It’s also not recommended if you’re pregnant.

 

39. Shepherd’s Purse

Shepherd’s purse is sometimes known as Chinese cress and is an excellent home remedy for irregular menstrual cycles. This is because it helps to tighten your uterine muscles to control your period and prevent heavy bleeds.

 

40. Lady’s Mantle

This is another herb that helps to soothe your uterine muscles and control your periods as a result. This means it can work well to reduce heavy menstrual bleeds and ease cramping.

41. Holy Basil Leaf

Crushing some fresh basil leaves to extract its juices provides you with a great home remedy for irregular menstrual cycles. Combine this juice with a teaspoon of honey and drink. Doing this daily will help you see an improvement.

 

42. Hibiscus Flower

Hibiscus flowers help to level out the amounts of estrogen and progesterone in your body and regulate your monthly cycle. Crush five hibiscus flowers in a juicer to release their juices. This should form a smooth paste which you can add to a glass of water and drink each morning. Start drinking it seven days before your period starts to see a benefit.

Before you start using any of these herbal remedies you should consult your doctor. This will help ensure that the remedies are safe for you depending on your medical history. Also, some home remedies can affect the effectiveness of some medicines, including birth control.

You should also consult your doctor if your experience irregular periods often, especially if you’re over forty. This could be a sign that you are entering menopause. If you are not, it could be a sign of another reproductive organ issue.

 

References

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Sarca Acosa tree picture by J. M. Garg