Menstrual Irregularity and PMS Treatment

Menstrual irregularity is just that, that the regular monthly pattern of your period is no longer reliable. You may skip a month or two or suddenly start bleeding every two weeks. During perimenopause your flow may increase dramatically or decrease to a trickle. Another words your period becomes unpredictable. So pack those white pants away and stick a couple of extra panty shields in your purse.

Your experience with PMS may also change completely. You may have PMS for the first time. It may get worse than normal and you may feel like you did when you were 16 and your body was just gearing up for a lifetime of menstruation. What to do; what to do?

Conventional Approach: Try charting your period. I've never been very good at this and have spent the last 30 years being caught off guard. Still charting provides added information if you do decide to seek a doctors guidance.

Try reducing your dietary intake of sugar, salt and caffeine.

Exercise regularly.

A Doctor may recommend PMS vitamins or Hormone Replacement Therapy.

Ibuprofen may help with excessive bleeding.

Increase your magnesium levels under health care support supervision.

Surgery may be discussed in detail with your doctor.

Complimentary Therapies: Some women report that acupuncture helps them with both irregular periods and flooding. You will require a qualified acupuncturist to provide this treatment. Herbal Menstrual Irregularity and PMS Treatment Remedies: I'm currently taking Evening Primrose Oil and Flax Seed Oil as recommended by a woman friend (who is farther along the perimenopause trail). Both oils are rich in gamma linolenic acid (GLA) and help with excessive bleeding and breast tenderness. I bought both at my local health food store.

Homeopathic Menstrual Irregularity and PMS Treatment Remedies: Ideally, you will make an appointment with a Naturopathic Doctor (ND) to get remedies that work for your specific needs. There are a number of possible remedies that may be recommended including Belladonna, Natrum mur and Sulfur.

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