New Health Models Q&A Women’s Health Menstrual Health

How to treat irregular menstrual periods in women

Asked by:Emerald

Asked on:Apr 03, 2026 03:20 AM

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  • Aegir Aegir

    Apr 03, 2026

      1. Irregular cycles

      Normally, female The menstrual period should last from 3 to 7 days. If the menstrual period is too long, the menstrual cycle is too short, or the menstrual cycle is too frequent, it means that the menstrual cycle is irregular. Abnormal hormonal secretion in women due to excessive stress, weight loss, excessive exercise or poor sleep quality will affect the normal onset of menstruation.

      Countermeasures: In most cases, as long as you learn how to deal with stress, you can gradually return to normal without treatment. When the menstrual cycle is less than 21 days, family planning drugs containing hormonal ingredients, such as oral contraceptives and estrogen, can help you reduce symptoms. If your menstrual cycle is irregular for three consecutive months, you should consult a doctor in time.

      2. Too much traffic

      Doctors believe that normal menstrual bleeding should be 20 to 60 ml, and that it exceeds 80 ml. Menorrhagia . Based on the approximate usage of sanitary napkins, the normal usage is to change them four or five times a day on average, with no more than two packs (10 pieces per pack) per cycle. If using 3 packs of sanitary napkins is not enough, and almost every sanitary napkin is soaked, it means excessive flow.

      Countermeasure: Conduct a standard test every year Gynecology Check including Pelvic examination , cervical smears and, if necessary, pelvic ultrasound scans, laparoscopy or hysteroscopy, can help you detect and treat physical abnormalities early. If there is no abnormality in the body, you need to get enough rest, drink enough water and eat a light diet to improve the condition. Another thing to do is re-evaluate your birth control methods.

      3.Dysmenorrhea

      In addition to lower abdominal pain, bloating discomfort, backache, etc. during or before and after menstruation, dysmenorrhea can sometimes radiate to the anus and even worsen during defecation. The pain lasts from a day or two to lasting throughout the menstrual period. Dysmenorrhea can be divided into primary dysmenorrhea, that is, dysmenorrhea occurs from menarche; and secondary dysmenorrhea, that is, dysmenorrhea does not occur at menarche but occurs later. In addition, dysmenorrhea, excessive anxiety, tension, fear and other mental factors and anemia , chronic disease Poor physical fitness also has something to do with it.

      Countermeasures: Symptoms can usually be relieved with self-treatment.

      Motherwort and Cyperus rotundus soup: 100 grams each of Motherwort and Cyperus rotundus, 250 grams of chicken, 5 scallions. Smash the scallions and fry them with chicken, motherwort, coriander and water. Drink soup and eat chicken.   Ginger, jujube and brown sugar water: 30 grams each of dried ginger, jujube and brown sugar. Wash the first two ingredients, slice the dried ginger, remove the pits from the jujubes, and add brown sugar to fry them. Drink soup and eat jujubes.

      Special reminder: Self-treatment of dysmenorrhea is very effective for primary dysmenorrhea, but it is effective for secondary dysmenorrhea and those with gynecological organs. sexually transmitted diseases People with degenerative disease have poorer results and must be treated with drugs or even surgery.