See also : [[Amenorrhea]]
== Symptoms ==
Examples of menstrual problems include:
*Periods that occur less than 21 days or more than 35 days apart
*Missing three or more periods in a row
*Menstrual flow that is much heavier or lighter than usual
*Periods that last longer than seven days
*Periods that are accompanied by pain, cramping, nausea, or vomiting
*Bleeding or spotting that happens between periods, after menopause, or following sex
Examples of abnormal menstruation include the following:
*Amenorrhea is a condition in which a woman’s periods have stopped completely. The absence of a period for 90 days or more is considered abnormal unless a woman is pregnant, breastfeeding, or going through menopause (which generally occurs for women between ages 45 and 55). Young women who haven't started menstruating by age 15 or 16 or within three years after their breasts begin to develop are also considered to have amenorrhea.
*Oligomenorrhea refers to periods that occur infrequently.
*Dysmenorrhea refers to painful periods and severe menstrual cramps. Some discomfort during the cycle is normal for most women.
*Abnormal uterine bleeding may apply to a variety of menstrual irregularities, including: a heavier menstrual flow; a period that lasts longer than seven days; or bleeding or spotting between periods, after sex, or after menopause.
== Natural Remedies ==
* [[Nymphaea Caerulea]] : The use of this flower or its extracts can help regulate irregular periods and ease menstruation cramps.
* [[Wu Ji Bai Feng Wan]] Replenishes the body's Qi, nourishes the blood, regulates menstruation.
* [[Turkey Berry]] : Turkey Berries help regulates menstruation and so help with regular menstrual periods.
== Warnings ==
== References ==Irregular Menstruation can be a symptom of Uterine cancer or cervical cancer. Contact your GP for a proper diagnosis.
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