Ways to ease the menstrual pain

By Dr. Shobha Gupta 

Hindustan Times - HT City

Menstrual pain is a common thing among teenagers and adults. However, there are many ways to tackling the problem in a more natural way. 

1. Try light exercise – Exercise during your periods is more than just required. If your body is active then lesser pain will be felt. Mild exercise is a must. You can simply walk around or use treadmill for this purpose. These simple exercises will help increase flow of blood. 

2. Rich diet is a must - There are certain foods that can help ease menstrual pain and discomfort. Eat lot of whole grains like brown rice or pastas. Also include lots of fruits, milk and green leafy vegetables as it helps to ease the flow during menstruation. 

3. Hot showers or hot bags - Use either hot water bag or ice bag whatsoever suits your body. Hot compress is more ideal as it can give you immediate results to ease the pain. If it doesn't seem to work then use ice packs instead. You can also have a hot water bath concentrate on the flow of water on your abdomen and back. 

4. Massage during periods gives your body a relaxing feel. Try and do some gentle upwards motions on your lower abdominal area. Repeat the

BALANCING IRREGULAR MENSTRUAL CYCLE

By Dr. Shobha Gupta

Very important tips for women facing irregular cycles and few important things to reduce the pain naturally.

1. Eat healthy diet include plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet. It will help normal your cycle. Take more pulses in your diet as they are low fat, high in fibre, with no cholesterol, low glycemic index, high in protein and nutrients.
2. Have lots of water and reduce or eliminate caffeine like coffee, tea, chocolate, colas or alcohol. It would help flush the system and keep cells rejuvenated.
3. Take adequate sleep as it will help restore the reproductive system. Lack of sleep can disrupt your cycle.
4. Manage your weight. Your weight could be the highest contributing factor for irregular periods. Go for a gradual weight loss. Manage it with light exercises

SLEEP WELL FOR YOUR FERTILITY

By Dr. Shobha Gupta

Not getting enough sleep. It could be bad for your fertility. According to a research, women can experience irregular periods due to poor sleep habits. This in turn increases chances of infertility and miscarriages. Poor sleeping habits can also lead to weight gains which could again lead to fertility related issues. While we sleep, our body repairs cells and regulates our hormones, in addition to many other processes. Leptin is one of these special hormones. Some studies have indicated that leptin levels outside an ideal range can have a negative effect on egg quality and outcome during in vitro fertilization. During sleep, leptin levels normally rise. When women do not get sufficient sleep, the leptin levels decrease and affect the ovulation and thereby fertility as well.

So, Sleep well!!

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