What are the ways to make periods regular?

Some healthy habits and lifestyle changes can help regulate your period.

Ways to regulate your period

Healthy eating habits:

1. Eat foods rich in protein, iron, vitamins, and folate.
2. Reduce excess sugar and oily food.

Regular exercise:

1. Light to moderate exercise such as walking, yoga.
2. Avoid overly strenuous exercise.

Weight control:

1. Excess or very low weight disrupts hormonal balance.

Reduce stress:

1. Meditation, pranayama, adequate sleep.

Hormone or health tests:

1. If irregularity persists for a long time, get ovulation or thyroid tests done.
2. If necessary, a doctor may prescribe hormone therapy or medication.

Natural aids:

1. Ginger, papaya, and orange juice can help regulate periods in some cases.

Precautions about regulating periods

If period irregularity persists for a long time, or if there is pain or excessive bleeding, seeing a doctor is important. Taking medication or hormones on your own can be risky.