Herbal Medicine

Natural Remedies for Irregular Periods IMPORTANT: A cycle is considered irregular when its length varies by more than 7 to 9 days month to month, or when it is shorter than 21 days or longer than 35. Causes are many: stress, PCOS, thyroid disease, perimenopause, high prolactin, rapid weight change, contraception, breastfeeding. In teens, the first 2 years after menarche are often irregular and normal. Irregular cycles over 6 months, heavy bleeding, intermenstrual spotting, or severe pain deserve a gynecological and hormonal workup. ...

Natural Remedies for Uterine Fibroids IMPORTANT: A uterine fibroid (leiomyoma) is a benign tumor, but it can grow large, cause heavy bleeding, anemia, pain, fertility trouble. It must be diagnosed by ultrasound and followed by a gynecologist. Natural remedies can slow growth, ease symptoms and, in some cases, shrink fibroids, but large or severely symptomatic ones need medical intervention (myomectomy, embolization, hysterectomy depending on the case). ...