An irregular period, medically known as oligomenorrhea, is a common problem among women. It usually refers to infrequent periods with intervals of more than 35 days.
A normal menstrual cycle ranges from 21 to 35 days. Menstrual bleeding generally lasts for two to seven days. Women normally have 11 to 13 periods in a year, but those with oligomenorrhea may have fewer than six or seven periods.
Irregular periods are characterized by variations in the time between each of your periods, the number of days that your periods last, and abnormal blood loss (whether less or more than usual) during a period.
A number of factors can cause this problem, such as eating disorders, significant weight loss or gain, anemia, menopause, thyroid disorders, hormonal imbalance, liver disease, tuberculosis, irritable bowel syndrome, diabetes, recent birth or miscarriage, polycystic ovarian syndrome, uterine abnormalities, and other health conditions.
Lifestyle triggers like increased exercise, smoking, alcohol abuse, caffeine, travel, stress, and certain medications and birth control pills can also contribute to this problem. Furthermore, a 2005 European study indicates that asthma and hay fever may also be linked to irregular periods.
Menstrual cycles tend to be irregular during the first few years after menstruation starts and also at the end of a woman’s menstrual years, when she is approaching menopause.
In addition, as different women are likely to have different menstrual patterns, slight irregularities once in a while should not be a cause for concern.
Here are the top 10 home remedies for irregular periods.
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1. Ginger
Ginger is highly beneficial in regulating menstrual cycles and also relieving menstrual pain. It promotes menstruation and hence is good when dealing with delayed or scanty periods.
- Boil one-half teaspoon of freshly ground ginger in a cup of water for five to seven minutes.
- Add a little sugar.
- Drink this three times a day after meals.
- Do this for about one month or more.
2. Cinnamon
Cinnamon is considered useful for regulating menstrual cycles and reducing menstrual cramps. According to traditional Chinese medicine, it is believed to have a warming effect on the body.
Also, it contains hydroxychalcone that helps regulate insulin levels and is suspected to have an effect on menstrual regularity. A study analyzing the effects of cinnamon extract on menstrual cycles in women with polycystic ovary syndrome is currently underway.
- Simply add one-half teaspoon of cinnamon powder to a glass of milk. Drink this daily for several weeks.
- You can also drink cinnamon tea, sprinkle cinnamon on your foods, or chew cinnamon sticks regularly.
3. Sesame Seeds and Jaggery
Sesame seeds are useful in regulating menstrual cycles as they help balance your hormones. They are loaded with lignans that help bind excess hormones. Plus, they contain essential fatty acids that promote optimal hormone production. Jaggery, too, helps regulate menstrual cycles due to its warming effects.
- Dry roast a handful of sesame seeds.
- Grind them along with one teaspoon of jaggery into a fine powder.
- Take one teaspoon of this powder daily on an empty stomach in the luteal phase, or second half of your menstrual cycle (two weeks before your period starts), for a few months.
Simply eating a piece of jaggery, also known as gur, will also help regulate menstruation.
Note: Do not use this remedy during your periods.
4. Aloe Vera
Aloe vera helps treat menstrual irregularities naturally by regulating your hormones.
- Extract fresh aloe vera gel from an aloe leaf.
- Mix in one teaspoon of honey.
- Consume it daily before having your breakfast.
- Follow this remedy for about three months.
Note: Do not use this remedy during your periods.
5. Unripe Papaya
Green, unripe papaya works as a potent emmenagogue. It is considered useful in regulating menstrual flow as it helps contract muscle fibers in the uterus.
It is particularly useful for irregular periods associated with menopause and stress. Consume unripe papaya juice regularly for a few months. Do not drink it during your periods.
6. Turmeric
Being a warming herb, turmeric is also considered helpful in regulating menstruation and balancing hormones. Its emmenagogue properties help stimulate menstrual flow. Moreover, its antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties relieve menstrual pain.
- Consume one-quarter teaspoon of turmeric with milk, honey or jaggery. Take it daily for several weeks or until you see improvement.
- You can also take turmeric in supplement form; consult your doctor for proper dosage.
7. Coriander Seeds
Due to its emmenagogue properties, coriander helps promote menstruation.
- Boil one teaspoon of coriander seeds in two cups of water until the quantity of water reduces to one cup. Strain the seeds from the liquid. Drink this three times daily for a few days prior to your period. Do this for a few months.
- You can also drink coriander juice daily for a few months.
8. Fennel
Fennel is a great herb for treating irregular menstrual periods. Being a potent emmenagogue, it promotes menstruation and also relieves cramping associated with premenstrual syndrome due to its antispasmodic properties. Moreover, it helps rebalance female sex hormones.
- Soak two tablespoons of fennel seeds in a glass of water overnight.
- In the morning, strain the solution and drink it.
- Do this daily for about a month or until your menses become regular.
9. Mint
A combination of dried mint and honey serves as a good Ayurvedic remedy for irregular menstrual periods. It also helps ease menstrual cramps.
- Simply consume one teaspoon of dried mint powder mixed with one teaspoon of honey.
- Repeat three times a day for several weeks.
10. Carrot Juice
Being a good source of iron, carrot juice is another simple home remedy for irregular menstrual periods. Raw carrots also boost proper hormone functioning. Drink a glass of carrot juice regularly for three months. You can combine it with other vegetable juices as well.
In addition to carrot juice, include corn, lettuce, beets, drumsticks, and pumpkin seeds in your diet. It is believed that drinking sugarcane juice for a week or two prior to your expected periods helps with regulation.
In addition to these remedies, try to relax and maintain an emotional and physical balance. If you typically have had regular periods and your menstrual pattern is changing, consult your doctor for proper evaluation as well as treatment, especially if you are over age 40.
Resources:
https://bmcwomenshealth.biomedcentral.com/track/pdf/10.1186/s12905-018-0528-x
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4979258
clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01483118
i m 30 years old my menstural periods are only for 1 day in every month and now problume is that since 4 months my periods come one and half month gaps in that case what remedy best for me ??
Do u get any solution please suggest me too
i have exactly same problem
I have exactly same problem
I am 26 years old. From the first am not getting regular periods. Now I recently married and Its happening twice the month. So thank you I will try your remedies.
This may be as a result of hormonal imbalance. You should go to a medical laboratory for hormone profile test to know which of the hormones that’s below or above normal. Then, you can correct it with medications, diet or lifestyle.
I hope it helps
Thanks very informative.
i’m afraid that drinking carrot juice for a long time will make the skin turn yellow
I use to drink a lot of fresh carrot juice daily and I did get a bit orangish, yellowish. I have medium brown skin but my palms were a bit orange and yellow. The whitest of my eyes too. I just slowed it down a bit and alternated with other juices that I made.
No that isn’t like what u think… cz carrots make ur skin pinkish nd glowing…so dnt u worry abt it.
My periods are irregular.comes in a month n half.lasts only for two days.I m 32 yrs and is facing problems in conceiving.m married since 7 yrs.no pills or any medicine is being consumed.
i think u have to take medicine and proper use of home remedies like ginger and turmeric … this is helpful in ur periods or irregular periods
As my daughter is having PCOD her periods are very irregular, this information has come along at the right time. Thanks! I shall surely try it out…
Thanks for the suggestions..I will surely try them..kindly send me some information about this topic.
I have a boyfriend and m sex with him that’s y some time my menses is delau
My monthly priod is less than before what can I do please
what a gift of nature. sure will try out some of remedies. thanks alot. pls email me. tanx.
thanks.
i hav irregular periods, i ll definately try ur suggested remedies
Its very useful fr me nd im 21 surely I can try this nd suggest some more tips to my mail.. Thanku very much.
I’m married n I’m facing problems of irregular periods. I get my periods after 2- 3 months. I scared that if I don’t get my regular periods den I might get difficulties in conceiving. Please help
Did u get any solution …..same here to much tens wT to do
I too had d same problem tat is for past two months I didn’t get periods and I too scared whether it will affect during my pregnancy but still I didn’t married
I am suffering from menstrual bleeding for more than 6 days , why it is occurring ? is there any problem with my body ? I regularly participate in sex with my husband , but this month it is contionuing bleeding , now what can I do please suggest me ?
u get rid of sex for somedays this is help ful and if u non vegetarian u should take red meat Nd fish oil … in fish oil omega 3 fatty acid occur so this is helpful ok
You must consult an ob asap there could be many sign of health problem. One of my friend recently died with ovarian cancer same as your problem from the beggening continues bleeding for a week.
I like urs home remedies .thanxsss for thid
I want to be apply in my clinic in trial base because i loved nature
I’m 23 and I have PCOS. My menstruation comes only once a year since I was in my adolescence. I’m so worried that I might not bear a child, so surely I will try these remedies. Hoping for a good outcome. Thanks for sharing.
avoid fast food bcoz fastfood is dangerous in mestrual cycle and u should take green leafy vegetables and fruits it is helpful for u and do not stress
hoping for good suggestion.
I am 34 years , obese , having pcod for more than 12 years. Recently i stopped having my pills for my regular periods, and did not get my periods for 2 months and a half. I started eating jaggery for nearly 10 days everytime i felt i wanted to have sweets. I got my periods back. Thankyou home remedies
hi! i am 18 years old, i do not have regular perioed from 2008. That was my first perioed, and till now (2015) i do not get my perioeds regular. I i’m really worried about this issue, i got my last perioed at the middle of the year (2014) now it’s 2015 so it’s been more than a half year. i have thyroied at a level, but now it’s been normal a couple of month ago. when i go to doctor about my perioed they say i’ll get it regullar when i get 18. but still i dont’ get it regular. and when i show again they said then it would get regullar once i get married. so for me waitting for my marriage is gonna be a sollution, because i cannot wait again longer periods, so i really wanted to have my periods regulary every month. i know medicne isn’t the cure. so i really want to get rid of this. and to have my periods regulary. so i hope these remedies will help for me. 🙂 i’m gonna try this. let’s see the result. thankx a bunch. this is a really nice web. 🙂
Thank u for these valuable suggestions
I will try this.i think this is very effective
Thanks its realy working
Thanks in bunch! I think it gotta work and i love this web so much
This is very annoying experience during menstrual cramps,,,, i hope that this magical home remedies will help in our difficult days.
i’m missing my periods since three months… confirmed that i’m not preganant….but still my periods are not yet…really im worried a lot….from this i’m gaining my weight too…dont know whats the reason behind this…
Very nice god bless u
Thank you for your remedies they really works
I am 23 years old. From the first am not getting regular periods. Its happening twice the month. So thank you I will try your remedies.
I’m 39 year how can I regular period please tell me home remdies thx
thanks for your remedies i shall surely try them
With all these home remedies try learning yoga it makes a huge def impact
Ginger remedy is nice
Thank you so much for these information. I tried your ginger home remedy. My last 2 periods were regular periods. I’m 26 years. Also now I eat more smoked salmon as well. Because I heard it helps too.
After reading this article I started eating jaggery everyday one piece after lunch nd after dinner and after one month I get my periods
Thank you so much!
thanx foh help
Pls send me more details to regulate my menstruation thx
there is another remedy I.e take five black pepper crush it n mix it with one tsp of honey n take it regularly one time a day till 2 mon
ths. hence periods will b regular.
Great article! I tried the cinnamon with a glass of milk and it really worked! I did that at night and the very next morning, my period came after two months of not having one. Thank you so much!
I’m suffering from irregular periods…sure I’ll try these tips….thanks for the info
Thanks for your article,i will definitely try it. but can u tell me how i regular my hormones in 2 or 3 days. Pls. reply….
hope the remedies will work out for me
I am suffering from irregular periods and menstrual bleeding for 5-6 days. I’ll definitely try these. Thank you so much for all these home remedies.
thnks fr the information I hav PCOD prblm so I really worried abt that now I will be cure aft the home remedies I hope so
I also having the problem of irregularity. I have to try all the above home remedies…hoping it will regularise my cycle…thank you so much..
ty will definetly try this home remedies
i’ll try this home remedy,cause i had 1 month delayed menstruation,
Hai I am 20 year old . i have irregular periods from starting of my menstruation stage . I have gone several treatment for regular periods but it doesn’t work 🙁 . 3 or 4 months once i get menstrual cycle . i have a fear that ,bcs of this irregular period i could not become pregnant after my marriage . I think this remedies will surely help me in getting rid off from irregular periods
Just drink so much water and daily exercise that will work for you
I’m having irregular PS since I was 18 I’m now 23.I’m so scared for my life.It comes after two months? I’ve been using emergency contraceptive sometimes.
I’m so worried will I be unable to conceive? I’m so scared. even now I’m trying to search for a gynaecologist I do a test.
I’m gonna try this remedies hope it help.good luck everyone
I would say that , don’t take any English medicine for this problem. Go ahead with the home remedy or in Siddha/ Ayurveda , If you take English medicine(metformin) which most of all doctors would prefer, it will stop your regular cycle. also it is a steroid preffered for Anti cancer. Becoz of taking this tablet am suffering a lot.
Hello.. i also have irregular period.. eversince i started having period. Especially after i gave birth .. i breastfeed my daughter only 2 months . But after that my period got back after 5 months. Then It got back again after 5 or 6 months.. then after 5 months again.. that is my last period until now i dont have. That is 4 months ago.. ill try tha home remedies to have a regular period.. thanks for that
hi folks,this is sarah, 23yrs old. im happy that im not alone. well, i have got a gud news, is that a cure for the missed period??? bingo. okay here we go. its just the sesame decoction with jaggery two times a day for 15 days did wonders. will u pals believe if i say i get my periods only twice a year? bt its true. i had PCOD along with endometeriosis, tired of being on hormones fr 6 yrs, i gave up with it. later i tried with this sesame and jaggery remedy, i was jus damned, i got my periods within 15 days of this remedy, now my scanning report is “clear and clean”. this is as simple as dat. so wat r u waiting for? come on womens, be healthy cos, we all deserve to be. 🙂 go ahead
Pls can somebody just help me out how to get all this tins and where to buy them because am only familier wit ginger alone. Am in Abuja Nigeria and am seriously inneed of this things, pls help me out. thanks.
ull get it in indian spice shops or u can purchase them online too. good luck
@Temmy, all those mention herbal remedies are in Nigeria at our nose, i stay in Lagos here Nigeria,i saw about four (4) out ten ingredients mention for treating menstrual irregularities,and am on one remedy now which i did everyday. I think what u should do is to get their names and picture , goes to any big market that sells fruit at Abuja ask for such fruit, especially Hausa seller. Then these are some their Yoruba names
(1) Turmeric : Ata ile, (2) Bitter Gourd : Ejiri,
Best of Luck
I’ll try this. Thank God for giving me a chance
I’ll try this. Thank God for giving me a new chance to live a normal life.
I’m 18 years old now. My first menstruation was when I was 10. I had regular mens until 14 but 15-18 years old, it became irregular. I had no idea why it happened like I only had mens less that 6x a year. I went to the nearest clinic and had a check up. My OBGYNE told me that I should undergo that “internal check up” thingy so she’ll know what’s wrong with my repro. organs and could help me with that but I’m really scared so she just gave me a medicine that I should take once a day for 3 days and wait for 5 days after taking it for my mens to come out. Yes it’s helpful but it’s still not normal ’cause I only had mens if I take that medicine. The thing is I really want my mens back to normal like how it should be.
Im 26 years old.My menstration is irregular.I have so many things to tried one of those are going to the different obygyne and one reason i know is im policystic thats why my ovulation not working,im 6 years married ill try to have a baby for more than 5years..i know god gave us to have our dream so try and try.im researching so many way to find this remedies thanks for this advice,hopefully effective!!
Comment: thanks for this message I will try some remedies and see whether it will work out
Am 35 for year hav been having irregular menses nd am nt comfortable about it I scrolled nd got dis remedies I pray it works for me
Comment:it very usful nice thkx for d imp information tell me about(simple tips)
to lose my weight also
Hi! I’m turning 27 yrs old next yr. I’m really so scared right now because it’s been almost 7months ago since I have my last period. I don’t know why. This is the first time that I’m having this kind of irregularities in my period. My problem is, I’m so scared to go to the doctor. I’m 3yrs married. I never tried any contraceptives. At first, when I noticed that I was delayed, I bought a pregnancy test to know if I’m pregnant. But the result is negative. I was so disappointed. That’s why I’d take and tried any kind of herbal medicines. Now I’m praying that your tips will work.
As I was reading some of your home remedies, I was relieved. Hoping that it can help a lot for me. Anyways, thanks for sharing this kind of info!!! It gives us hope, somehow! Godbless!
thanks to you
Comment:thanks alot
Thank you so much these vital information. God bless you.
I will give it a try.
Comment:Thanks for these home remedies …..
it really works for me … i have used mint and honey remedy three times a day .. for the use of it .. my peroids r back after 4 months … i really thnkful to u ….
I am 43 years of age having periods but regularly but flow is irregular, sometimes few drops are there sometimes its normal sanitary pad is required. Please suggest me the remedies. Also need to mentioned that there is no pain during my period.
Comment:sure it worked on me though not fully in fleet but hoping the best.
thanks for the remedy.
hot water bath, sesame seeds and pineapple worked so quick 😍😍😍
lol
my periods are regular bt sometimes after 6-7 months it may late some days.. wt should i do for that? i am also suffering from white discharge problem sometimes..
Hellow my periods are irregular they always start every friday and end on sunday the again the following friday are going to start. i even saw a doc then he said my hormones are changing and gave me the tablets to stop when i take them they will stop but again the following friday start. please help.
Am 30 and it’s been about 6 months now that my period fluctuates from 28 days since last year and this year 2018 it has ranges from 27,22,24,and now 19 days.and I need a child now but can not know when I could get pregnant because of my irregular menstration.