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reproductive system
Menorrhagia
Integrative Therapies

Home Care

Menstruation is a healthy process that occurs every 24 to 36 days and lasts for 3 to 7 days, except during pregnancy and lactation.

Frequent menstruation or excessive bleeding is most often caused by nutritional deficiencies, endometriosis, ovary dysfunctions, cancer, fibroids, thyroid problems, and stress.

Excessive menstrual bleeding could indicate a serious condition, so consult a physician. If you use an IUD, it may need to be removed.


THE FOLLOWING SUPPLEMENTS CAN BE TAKEN UNTIL SYMPTOMS IMPROVE:

1. Vitamin C – 1,000 milligrams per day.

2. Bioflavonoids – 250 milligrams per day.

3. Vitamin E – 200 Units per day.

4. Chlorophyll – 25 milligrams per day.

5. Iron – 30 milligrams, 3 times per day.


REGARDING THE PROPER DIET:

• Eliminate or greatly reduce animal products in your diet. This includes meat, liver, eggs, and cheese, milk, sour cream, and other dairy products. Replace protein from animal products with fish, beans, nuts, and seeds.

• Eat plenty of leafy green vegetables, including beet greens, kale, collards, turnip tops, amaranth, and dandelion greens. All of these contain vitamin K and iron.


HERBS USED FOR EXCESSIVE MENSTRUATION:

• Shepherd's Purse – Use 2 to 3 teaspoons per day of the tincture, which is a liquid herbal extract. Teas made from the dried plant are not very effective.

• Angelica tincture can be effective in regulating menstrual bleeding. For best results, it should be taken in combination with Licorice Root tincture. Take 20 drops of each tincture, 3 times a day in a glass of water throughout the month.

• Raspberry Leaf tea – 1 cup per day throughout the month. Add boiling water to 1 heaping teaspoon of the dried herb per cup.

• An excessive loss of blood during menstruation may lead to anemia. Cinnamon Bark tincture and Geranium tincture both can be useful as an aid in controlling bleeding. Take 30 drops of each 4 times a day during the menses.


HOMEOPATHY:

From the following homeopathic medicines choose the one that best matches your symptoms. Dissolve 3 pellets under your tongue, 3 times a day during the menses.

• Cinchona 12C: For heavy periods with extreme weakness.

• Sabina 12C: For very profuse menses with bright red blood.

Note: A wide range of homeopathic medicines can be helpful for individuals with excessive menstruation. Consultation with a health care professional trained in homeopathic prescribing will usually be the best way to select the correct medicine.

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Footnotes

BarShalom R, Soileau J. (eds.) Natural Health Hotline. Beaverton, OR: Integrative Medical Arts, 1991-1999.