How to use yoga as a remedy for irregular periods
How to use yoga as a remedy for irregular periods

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How to use yoga as a remedy for irregular periods

How to use yoga as a remedy for irregular periods

Irregular menstrual cycles can be the bane of your reproductive existence if you let them. They can be the symptoms of several possible underlying conditions, they could be a sign of menopause, or they could just be the way your body works. While many women take birth control pills to deal with their unpredictable periods, there is a more natural way that won’t cause harsh consequences for your body—yoga.

What are the possible causes for an irregular period?

Often, irregular periods are brought on by a major life change. Factors that can affect how often you menstruate, and for how long include stress, excessive exercise, or an extreme weight gain or loss. Menstrual patterns can also fluctuate with age, as experienced by many young women who have just begun to menstruate and mature women facing the onset of menopause.

Problems in the reproductive system, such as infections that affect the uterus or ovaries, can also be to blame for irregular periods. In some cases, a sudden bout of irregular periods can be caused by an unplanned pregnancy and/or miscarriage. Some types of birth control can also lead to menstrual irregularity.

How can I use yoga as a remedy for irregular periods?

Yoga can help ease the symptoms and infrequency of your menstrual periods in several ways. If you are searching for a natural way to improve your menstrual patterns, there are poses designed to calm the nervous system and endocrine system, which would enable them to manage hormonal changes more efficiently. These poses are:

• Reclining hero pose
• Head-to-knee pose
• Reclining bound angle pose

In addition, you can utilize a different set of poses if you struggle with abdominal cramps and other pains associated with menstrual periods. Usually, poses that require you to bend or stretch at the midsection will help relieve these aches. Try these:

• Forward bend
• Reclining bound angle pose
• Support half moon

Recommendation for using yoga for irregular periods

It is important to remember that irregular periods can be a symptom of an underlying condition that may require traditional medical attention. If you are beginning to experience menstrual irregularities, you should talk with your doctor before beginning this yoga routine.

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Sources:
  • Hutchinson, Susan M.D. "The Stages of a Woman's Life: Menstruation, Pregnancy, Nursing, Perimenopause, Menopause." November 2007.
  • Love, Susan M.D. Menopause and Hormone Book. New York: Three Rivers Press, 2003.
  • BMJ Group. "Menopause: What is it?" Patient Leaflet. 2007.