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3 Top ways to regulate your periods naturally
It is very common for women to miss periods during their reproductive years. Some miss due to natural reasons – Pregnancy and Menopause. Some miss due to medical reasons – hyper thyroidism, PCOS, birth control pills etc. In some irregularity is due to lifestyle related reasons.
Periods inconveniences us.. But at the same time missing it creates an anxious moment, doesn’t it? So let us try to understand and address it.
Progesterone and Estrogen are two hormones that work together for the monthly occurrence of periods. Normally periods should occur every 21-35 days. Anything outside of this range is considered irregular. Spotting and not getting complete flow also falls under irregularity.
I will cover the 3 natural ways by which you can regulate your periods:
Remedy #1: Exercise as per your body’s need:
Don’t get me wrong. Exercise is important to keep the functions of the body intact and also to regulate hormones. However overstressing the body with exercise leads to lowering of estrogen and subsequently missing periods. Exercise-Induced Amenorrhea is commonly seen in women athletes due to their strenuous exercise regime.
Everybody’s intensity threshold is different. Hence it is important to get an exercise plan designed by a qualified trainer.
Remedy #2: Reduce stress: Stress interferes with the functioning of the brain that controls the hormones that regulate our cycle. So if the stress levels are high, work on reducing stress. Few ways of reducing stress is exercising and sleeping 7-8 hours per day.
Remedy #3: Lose weight gradually and healthily: Crash diets which are low in carbohydrates and low in calories lead women to miss their periods. Approach weight loss in systematic and healthful fashion. Diets like Keto due to low carbohydrate can cause missed periods.There are many anecdotal stories of women who have experienced changes to their menstrual cycles after starting intermittent fasting.
with correct knowledge, right guidance and good planning women can maximise their health and build a life filled with productivity and happiness.
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-Ruma Pal
Certified Health and Fitness Coach, ISSA, USA
Women’s Fitness Specialist, NASM, USA
Disclaimer: This article does not replace medical advice. I am a health and fitness coach and do not claim to be a doctor.