Abnormal Periods
Natural Solutions for Irregular Menstrual Cycles
Abnormal periods can disrupt your life and signal underlying health concerns. Dr. Lynnea Felton offers compassionate, natural care to help you address irregular menstrual cycles, heavy bleeding, missed periods, or other menstrual issues. Her personalized approach focuses on finding the root causes of your symptoms and supporting your body’s natural balance. An abnormal period is any menstrual cycle that falls outside of the typical range for frequency, duration, or flow. Common signs include irregular cycles (periods that are unpredictable or more than 35 days apart), heavy bleeding (excessive menstrual flow lasting more than 7 days or requiring frequent pad changes), missed periods (skipping periods for months without pregnancy), and spotting or bleeding between cycles. Common causes of abnormal periods include hormonal imbalances from conditions like PCOS or thyroid disorders that can disrupt hormone regulation and affect your cycle. Other causes include uterine fibroids or polyps (noncancerous growths in the uterus that can lead to heavy or prolonged bleeding), endometriosis (tissue similar to the uterine lining growing outside the uterus, causing painful periods and irregular bleeding), perimenopause (the transition to menopause that can bring hormonal fluctuations causing irregular cycles), and stress and lifestyle factors (chronic stress, significant weight changes, and over-exercising can impact your menstrual health).
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Natural Treatment for Abnormal Periods
Dr. Lynnea Felton specializes in natural, non-invasive treatments to regulate menstrual cycles and improve overall reproductive health.
**Hormonal Balancing:** Using herbal medicine and nutritional supplements, we help restore hormonal balance, addressing symptoms like irregular cycles, heavy bleeding, or absent periods.
**Nutritional Therapy:** Your diet plays a critical role in hormonal health. We create personalized plans focused on anti-inflammatory foods to reduce pelvic inflammation, nutrients like iron and magnesium to combat heavy bleeding and fatigue, and stabilizing blood sugar levels to support regular cycles.
**Acupuncture for Menstrual Health:** Acupuncture promotes hormonal regulation, improves blood flow to the uterus, and relieves symptoms like cramps and irregular bleeding.
**Stress Management:** High cortisol levels from chronic stress can disrupt ovulation. We recommend relaxation techniques, such as mindfulness, yoga, or meditation to support hormonal health.
Common Diagnoses for Abnormal Periods
Identifying the root cause of abnormal periods is key to effective treatment. Some of the most common diagnoses include:
**Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS):** A hormonal disorder causing irregular ovulation and excessive androgen levels.
**Hypothyroidism or Hyperthyroidism:** An underactive or overactive thyroid gland that disrupts menstrual cycles.
**Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID):** Infections that can lead to scarring and cycle irregularities.
**Endometriosis:** Painful periods caused by uterine-like tissue growing outside the uterus.
**Uterine Fibroids:** Benign growths in the uterus leading to heavy bleeding and pelvic pain.
**Premature Ovarian Insufficiency:** Early decline in ovarian function, causing irregular or missed periods.
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Abnormal Periods FAQs
What Causes abdominal pain?
Irregular periods can be caused by hormonal imbalances, stress, thyroid conditions, PCOS, or lifestyle changes. Common causes include conditions like PCOS or thyroid disorders that disrupt hormone regulation, uterine fibroids or polyps, endometriosis, perimenopause, chronic stress, significant weight changes, and over-exercising. Identifying the underlying issue is key to effective treatment.
how can abdominal pain be treated naturally?
Natural treatments include herbal medicine, acupuncture, and dietary changes that can regulate hormones, improve uterine health, and reduce symptoms of abnormal periods. We focus on hormonal balancing through herbs and supplements, nutritional therapy with anti-inflammatory foods and specific nutrients, stress management techniques, and acupuncture to promote hormonal regulation.
How long does Does stress effects menstrual cycle?
Yes. Chronic stress increases cortisol, which can disrupt ovulation and lead to irregular or missed periods. High cortisol levels from chronic stress interfere with the delicate hormonal balance needed for regular ovulation, which is why stress management is a crucial part of our treatment approach.
what shouldd i do if i have heavy periods?
Heavy periods may indicate conditions like fibroids, endometriosis, or hormonal imbalances. Seek professional evaluation to uncover the cause and create a treatment plan. Heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) that lasts more than 7 days or requires frequent pad changes needs proper assessment and can often be effectively treated with natural therapies.
how long dies it take to regulate my cycle naturally?
Most women see improvements within 2-3 cycles, though this varies depending on the underlying cause and individual health factors. The timeline depends on factors like the severity of imbalance, how long the irregularities have been present, and how well you respond to treatment.
is it normal to have painful periods?
While common, painful periods are not normal and indicate inflammation or imbalance. Severe menstrual pain often signals underlying conditions like endometriosis or hormonal imbalances. Naturopathic treatments can significantly reduce menstrual pain and cramping by addressing the root causes.
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