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Natural Medicine for Abnormal Periods

Struggling with irregular or abnormal periods? Explore natural solutions tailored to your unique needs.

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.

Understanding Abnormal Periods

An abnormal period is any menstrual cycle that falls outside of the typical range for frequency, duration, or flow.

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Common signs of abnormal periods include:

  • Irregular Cycles: Periods that are unpredictable or more than 35 days apart.

  • Heavy Bleeding: Excessive menstrual flow (menorrhagia) that lasts more than 7 days or requires frequent pad or tampon changes.

  • Missed Periods: Skipping periods for months without pregnancy (amenorrhea).

  • Spotting or Bleeding Between Cycles: Unusual bleeding outside of your regular period.

Common causes of abnormal periods include:

  • Hormonal Imbalances: Conditions like PCOS or thyroid disorders can disrupt hormone regulation and affect your cycle.

  • Uterine Fibroids or Polyps: Noncancerous growths in the uterus can lead to heavy or prolonged bleeding.

  • Endometriosis: Tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, causing painful periods and irregular bleeding.

  • Perimenopause: The transition to menopause can bring hormonal fluctuations that cause irregular cycles.

  • Stress and Lifestyle Factors: Chronic stress, significant weight changes, and over-exercising can impact your menstrual health.

Dealing with abnormal bleeding or cycle irregularities?

Find the root cause with expert care from Dr. Lynnea Felton.

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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.

  • 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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 FAQs

  • Irregular periods can be caused by hormonal imbalances, stress, thyroid conditions, PCOS, or lifestyle changes. Identifying the underlying issue is key to effective treatment.

  • Natural treatments, including herbal medicine, acupuncture, and dietary changes, can regulate hormones, improve uterine health, and reduce symptoms of abnormal periods.

  • Yes. Chronic stress increases cortisol, which can disrupt ovulation and lead to irregular or missed periods.

  • Heavy periods may indicate conditions like fibroids, endometriosis, or hormonal imbalances. Seek professional evaluation to uncover the cause and create a treatment plan.

For overall women’s wellness, see our Women’s Health services.

Have questions about abnormal periods?

Contact Dr. Felton, for personalized care and answers.