How to Deal With Irregular Periods

Most women will have times when their menstrual periods become irregular. Irregular periods could be a sign of a more serious health problem, an indication of an unhealthy life style, a symptom of peri-menopause or just a phase that your body is going through. Read on to learn how to deal with irregular periods.

Instructions

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  See a doctor to rule out health problems. Your doctor will probably ask you some questions and run a few tests. If everything checks out alright that you can relax knowing that nothing is wrong and irregular periods might be something you have to deal with for a little while.

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  Eat a healthy well balanced diet that is low in fat. Avoid fad diets that restrict what you can eat and limit you to a calorie count that is too low for you needs. Fad diets can cause irregular periods.

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  Get plenty of exercise. Physical exercise will keep your body healthy and your periods more regular. Exercise is also a good stress reliever to help you to deal with having irregular periods.

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  Avoid caffeine. Caffeine is a stimulant and it can contribute to irregular periods. Caffeine can also interfere with getting a good night's sleep. It is important to get six to eight hours of solid sleep each night to stay healthy.

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  Practice relaxation techniques to deal with stress. Living a stressful life will cause your periods to be more irregular.

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  Be prepared. Always have a sanitary product with you for the period that comes unexpectedly. The hardest thing for most women to deal with when it comes to irregular periods is being caught off guard and unprepared.