Every woman get periods once a month and it is a regular process from the age of 12-14 to age of 40-45. Every time period has their own menstrual cycle and comes according to the monthly cycle but at times woman may not want periods that particular time and either want to prepone or postpone. Any religious occasion, holidays, sports or special events are some of the reasons which a woman want their periods to come early. Sometimes woman has irregular menstrual cycle and wanted to make it predictable to plan a pregnancy. Sometimes, delay in periods may cause
Stress and
Anxiety in woman and she expect early periods. There are many advantages of having faster and regular periods. Faster periods enable a woman to plan accordingly, specifically if a woman is planning for an event, adventure trip, conferences and business meetings otherwise periods may ruin their plans. So, there are various reasons for which a woman wants to induce their menstrual cycle and wanted to make periods early. There are many methods to induce periods early. Some of them are
A. Food
1. PapayaPapaya is one of the best home remedies for proponing periods as it provides excess heat to the body. There is a component named carotene present in the papaya that stimulates the estrogen hormone and make periods to come early. Due to this reason, papaya is not advised to a pregnant woman. It is very effective remedy and does not have any side effect. You can take papaya by cutting it into small pieces or make a papaya shake. Steps of making papaya shake include
- Cut papaya into small pieces
- Blend it in the blender with one glass of milk
- Add 2 tablespoons of sugar and blend it again
- Drink the fresh papaya shake
2. JaggeryJaggery is also good for inducing periods. Eating jaggery with sesame seeds before the breakfast or drinking ginger and jaggery juice is helpful to make periods early. Steps of making ginger and jaggery juice:
- Take one small piece of ginger and cut it into tiny pieces
- Crush jaggery into small pieces
- Blend both of them in the blender by adding water
- Drink it
Read more on Irregular Periods and Pregnancy3. CarrotCarrot is a rich source of beta-carotene that helps in inducing periods faster. Drinking carrot juice or eating carrots 2-3 times every day makes period early. How to make carrot juice
Take 2-3 medium sized carrotsPeel it, wash it and cut into small piecesBlend it in the blenderAdd 2 spoon of sugar in it and drink itYou can add lemon juice, mint to make it more flavored. 4. Vitamin CVitamin C that is present in many vegetables and fruits is a good source for inducing periods. A high dose of vitamin C in the body releases a high concentration of estrogen which makes the inner layer of the uterus soft and induces menstruation. Citrus fruits such as lime, guava, berries, lemon, and orange are rich source of vitamin C that helps in uterus movement. Vegetables such as tomatoes, spinach, and broccoli are also good to use. But, it is also true that too much intake of vitamin C is dangerous. 5. Castor Oil and Hot Water BagCastor oil is good for proper blood circulation in the uterus and ovaries. It is good alternative of cooking oil to make food more nutritious. Steps of using castor oil to make periods early
- Place moist cloth with castor oil in the lower abdomen
- Put a hot water bag upon the cloth
- Keep it for at least 15 minutes
- Repeat it 2-3 times in a day
Read more on Blood Clots During Period6. Ginger TeaGinger tea is an easiest way to get rapid results. It is a traditional remedy for inducing menstruation. Ginger is easily available in the market and homes and highly effective in winters. How to make ginger tea
- Take 3-4 spoon of grated ginger in a bowl
- Add water
- Boil it for at least 8-10 minutes
- Strain and drink it hot
- You can add parsley, basil, honey, lemon to make it tasty
7. PomegranatePomegranate is highly helpful to make periods come early, naturally. Drink every day, at least 3 glasses of pomegranate or a mixture of pomegranate and sugarcane juice 4 times a day to induce period soon. Steps for making juice are
- Take one pomegranate and peel it off
- Cut sugarcane into small pieces
- Put both of them in the blender and make a juice
- Drink it
8. ParsleyParsley contains substances such as apiol and myristicin that helps in stimulating and contracting the uterus. However, parsley is dangerous for pregnant woman as apiol is a toxic substance. How to make parsley juice
- Take some fresh parsley leaves
- Blend it in the blender with water
- Add little amount of black pepper and lemon juice
- Drink it
9. CeleryCelery also contains apiol, the natural substance that is excellent in stimulating the uterus contractions. Celery also stimulates the blood flow of the uterus and the pelvis. The juice of fresh celery once a day for everyday induces the period early. The recipe of celery juice is same as parsley juice.
- Take some celery leaves
- Blend it in the blender with water
- Add little amount of black pepper and lemon juice
- Drink it
Read more on 2 day periods10. TurmericTurmeric is a traditional natural remedy that stimulates estrogen and progesterone levels in the body. It can be used in rice, curries, or vegetables or as a drink by adding milk or water. It is advised to drink a glass of hot water with turmeric twice, every day for 15 days. It will make periods to come 5 days early.
- Take ½ tablespoon of turmeric
- Add it in the hot water or in hot milk
- Mix it well and drink it
11. Coconut WaterCoconut water contains many natural ingredients that contract the uterus. The procedure to induce periods include
- Keep empty stomach for 5 hours in the morning
- Drink 300-400 ml fresh coconut water slowly sip by sip
- Then eat breakfast
- Repeat it evening too
12. Coriander SeedsCoriander seeds can induce early periods. Two spoons of coriander seeds and two cups of water should be boiled in a bowl, then cool it and make it lukewarm. Drink whole water with seeds and repeat it 3 times a day.13. AsafoetidaAsafoetida is widely used in cooking and helps to release the progesterone hormone. Progesterone is helpful in the proper functioning of the reproductive organs and induces periods. A pinch of asafoetida with water is suggested to drink empty stomach in the early morning. 14. Carom SeedsCarom seeds induce periods and also give relief in
Menstrual Cramps. The steps include
- Boil one tablespoon of carom seeds with water for 5-10 minutes
- Add jaggery in this mixture
- Drink it with empty stomach
- Repeat it every day to get desired results
15. Soy MilkSoy milk is great to cure irregularity in menstrual cycle in women. A high amount of estrogen present in the soy milk induces early periods. Intake of soy milk 2-3 times a day gives desired results.16. AngelicaAngelica is also known as Dong Quai. It has a capacity to induce periods by stimulating uterine contraction. It is important to consume it within 14 days of last intercourse to get desired results.
Read more on White discharge before period17. Omega-3 Fatty AcidOmega-3 fatty acid is present in some fishes. Thiamine present in omega-3 fatty acid is helpful to release estrogen in the body. Eating salmon or tuna fish in lunch or dinner continuously for five days gives desired results. 18. Drumstick TreeAll the parts of drumstick tree are helpful in inducing early periods. The sticks, flowers, and leaves that contains higher amount of vitamin C, vitamin A and Iron. Drumstick tree contains alpha-sitosterol and estrogen to get an early period. Women with low
Blood Pressure should avoid having drumstick. Steps for making drumstick juice include
- Take some fresh drumstick leaves
- Blend it in the blender with some water
- Add lemon juice
- And drink it early morning
19. CinnamonCinnamon gives a warming effect to the body. Hydroxyl-chalcone present in cinnamon helps to balance the insulin level in the body and regulate periods. Drinking cinnamon everyday gives desired results in few days. Chewing cinnamon sticks also gives desired results. Steps for making cinnamon drink include
- Take half spoon of cinnamon powder
- Mix it well with one glass of warm milk
- Drink it every day to get desired results
20. SpearmintSpearmint is also known as pennyroyal. Spearmint is used from the ancient times to get periods early. Add some dried pieces of spearmint into hot tea and drink it. Overdose of spearmint may give any adverse effects. 21. Dried ApricotDried Apricot is a good source of getting periods early. It is a good contraceptive and widely used to evade pregnancy. The steps of dried apricot intake include
- Take 100 gm of dried apricot in a bowl
- Mix it well with 500 ml water
- Add 2 tablespoon of honey in a bowl.
- Boil the mixture for 30 minutes
- Drink one cup of the mixture twice a day
22. The Pulpit RootThe pulpit root is one of the most potent remedy to make periods come early. It is also used to avoid pregnancy by preventing conception for at least one week after the last intercourse. The steps of taking the pulpit roots include
- Boil pulpit roots with water in a bowl
- Strain the mixture with the help of sieve
- Drink this mixture empty stomach twice a day
23. Smartweed LeavesSmartweed leaves are found worldwide. Smartweed leaves contain three components Rutin, Quercetin, and Gallic acid. These components are good to induce periods and disrupt the pregnancy. Steps of intake of smart weed leaves include
- Take some fresh smartweed leaves
- Boil it with water in a bowl
- Sieve it and drink it every day until you get desired results
24. RueRutin and Pilocarpine are present in Rue. Both these components are used to abort pregnancy and induce early periods. The steps of taking rue include
- Take some fresh leaves of rue
- Boil it with water in a bowl
- Drink the mixture twice a day to get needed results
B. Sex
Regular Sexual intercourse helps in inducing periods. Prostaglandins present in male semen makes women’s cervix delicate and soft. Orgasm stage in women also trigger periods. Regular sex also lowers the stress effects and helps to enhance a healthy hormonal balance.
C. Increase Body Heat
Increase in the body heat can make periods to come early. Hot bath, heating pads or hot pads increase body heat and provides relaxation to the abdominal muscles. It also stimulates blood capillaries dilation and trigger shedding of uterine linings.
D. Exercise
Exercise also support periods come faster as they improve the blood circulation in the body. Exercise that increase metabolic rate and related to abdomen muscles are very effective in inducing periods. But sometimes, too much exercise can cause missed, delayed, or irregular periods. Exercise can lower the estrogen levels and can stop periods. Generally, weight lifters, runners, and athletes face this problem. Exercises that is helpful to make periods come early include
- Push-ups
- Aerobic exercises
- Sit-ups
- Crunch and twist
- Jumping rope
Risk Factors Of Inducing Periods Early
- The inducing agent may cause certain Allergy
- Vitamin C is not safe to induce period as it has various severe consequences
- Applying these methods can increase body weight, Kidney Stones, and nausea
Precaution To Be Taken While Inducing Periods
- It is best to consult a doctor before using any kind of remedy
- Avoid using ingredients that cause allergy
- Avoid consuming excess amount of vitamin C
It is also advised to induce periods early only when they are required essentially. Period is a natural biological activity in women and it is vital to make it naturally. Unnecessary changes in the period timings may lead to severe consequences.