The irregular menstrual cycle can be caused by several factors, such as the presence of uterine fibroids, endometriosis, ovulation problems, use of certain contraceptives, blood disorders, problems with pregnancy or lactation, adenomyosis, thyroid problems or polycystic ovary syndrome, for example.
For this reason, the remedies used to regulate the menstrual cycle must be adapted to each case and must treat the disease or the cause of the problem. In some cases, it may even be necessary to resort to surgery.
Some of the remedies that can help regulate the irregular menstrual cycle are:
1. Contraceptives
Contraceptives are the most commonly used drugs to regulate a woman's menstrual cycle. In addition to being used to prevent pregnancy, they are also effective in the treatment of uterine fibroids, as they help to relieve the intensity of menstruation and reduce the size of the fibroid and also help to reduce the symptoms caused by endometriosis, because they help to regulate the menstrual cycle, preventing the growth of endometrial tissue inside and outside the uterus.
In addition, they can also be used to regulate the menstrual cycle in people with adenomyosis, who have heavy bleeding or who suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome. Learn more about this syndrome.
There are also cases of people who already take contraceptives and continue to have an irregular menstrual cycle. In these cases, the person must speak to the doctor to change the contraceptive.
2. Medicines to regulate the thyroid
In some cases, the irregular menstrual cycle can result from hypothyroidism, which is an endocrine disease characterized by low thyroid activity, which produces less hormones than is necessary for the body to function properly. In these cases, treatment consists of administering remedies that restore the values, as is the case with levothyroxine. See how to use this medication and what are the most common side effects.
3. Tranexamic acid
This medication is an antifibrinolytic agent, which guarantees greater stability of the blood clot, and is therefore widely used in the treatment of bleeding episodes. Learn more about tranexamic acid, how to use it and side effects.
4. Anti-inflammatories
Anti-inflammatory drugs are also indicated in some diseases that make the menstrual cycle irregular, as is the case with fibroids, thus reducing severe menstrual cramps and excess bleeding caused by fibroids.
In addition, they can also be used to treat uterine adenomyosis, in order to reduce inflammation of the uterus and relieve menstrual cramps. Find out what adenomyosis is and what the most common symptoms are.
