A menstrual cycle is counted from the first day of a period to the first day of the next period. An average menstrual cycle is 28 days but it varies from person to person and month to month. Your periods are considered irregular when your periods come earlier or later. To treat this one must consult a doctor and know the underlying problem but there are certain remedies one can try at home to treat irregular periods.
Practicing yoga is a good home remedy for treating menstrual issues, yoga has shown to reduce menstrual pain, depression, anxiety, regulate hormones and is also helpful for women with primary dysmenorrhea- it is a condition that causes extreme pain before and during menstrual periods.
Maintain a healthy weight is important as changes in your weight affects your period, if you’re in a larger body then losing weight could help in regulating periods at the other hand extreme weight loss or being underweight can also cause irregular periods hence it is important to maintain a moderate weight. Having obesity can lead to heavier bleeding and pain during periods.
Regular exercising is helpful to deal with the issue as it keeps moderate weight, it is also recommended as part of the treatment plan of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOD). A 2021 clinical trial suggested that exercising can help in treating primary dysmenorrhea by reducing the level of pain and its duration.
Ginger is an effective home remedy for treating irregular periods but there is no scientific evidence that it works but it has other benefits relating to menstruation. A 2014 clinical study of 92 women with heavy bleeding during menstruation showed that daily ginger supplements may help in reducing the amount of blood loss during menstruation. Having 750-2000mg of ginger powder during the first 3-4 days of your periods can help in treatment for painful periods and it’s effective in treating premenstrual syndrome (PMS) as well.