5 Ways to Naturally Speed Up Your Menstrual Cycle

Posted by Editor in Women's Health Watch on Dec 1st, 2015 | 0 comments

 

Oftentimes, a woman needs to change the schedule of her next menstrual cycle due to various reasons like an important overseas trip, an event overseeing, or a project presentation she’s handling. However, accelerating one’s menstrual cycle is never easy. Luckily, there are several natural methods that you can use to speed up the cycle.

1. Having a Hot Bath in Your Tub. Dipping into a hot bath tub is one of the most popular ways of speeding up one’s period. Soaking your body in warm water rises your body heat, which causes your abdominal muscles to relax, while also encouraging dilatation and increasing the blood flow from your uterus.

 

2. Taking Large Doses of Vitamin C. Drinking large doses of vitamin C starves the uterus of progesterone, which in turn aids in breaking down the uterus walls and accelerates the arrival of your period. Don’t forget to drink plenty of water as you consume vitamin C and make sure to consult your ob-gyn about what you’re planning to do.

 

3. Performing Exercise Routines. Physical exercise of any form is another natural method that you can use to accelerate your menstrual cycle. Not only will it improve your blood circulation, it’ll also alleviate bloats and cramps while speeding up the occurrence of menstrual bleeding. However, ensure that you don’t exaggerate with your exercise routine since too much exercising can cause you to skip your period later on.

4. Undergoing Acupressure and Acupuncture. Acupressure and acupuncture is a method used to stimulate certain points of your body that’s associated with blood flow and circulation. These methods are quite useful in strengthening the reproductive organs and making them function better. These two techniques, however, can also completely stop your menstrual cycle, which is why it is recommended to consult a therapist or a doctor before you start your acupuncture or acupressure treatments.

 

5. Bonding With Other Women. It is believed that when you frequently associate with other women, you may end up getting your menstrual cycles around the same time. If any of your friends is expecting to have their period earlier than you, try staying with them as much as possible.

Food Intake Tips:

• As much as possible, reduce or avoid eating too much salty foods. Consuming excessive sodium often causes fluid retention, which in turn can worsen your menstrual symptoms like swelling and bloating.
• Eat foods that contain high amounts of carotene like apricots, carrots, papaya, peaches, pumpkin and spinach. These foods will help you in preponing your menstrual date.
• Consume a lot of red meat, as it has the ability to produce heat in the body, thus speeding up your period.

Speeding up your period naturally is possible. Just remember to consult your doctor before you proceed in taking any natural treatment, and make sure to discuss your reasons why you want to accelerate your menstrual cycle with him.