There’s nothing worse than getting a period right before an important meeting or an anticipated beach vacation/party. On second thoughts, dealing with the side-effects of this bad timing is the absolute worst: Presenting your proposal while battling excruciating cramps, sitting by the pool watching with major FOMO, hosting a party feeling bloated and fatigued, and wondering why your period is late–the list is endless. However, off late, we’ve been hearing quite a lot about gaining control over your menstrual cycle’s timing. Apparently, you can get a period overnight and get done and dusted with shark week before your exciting plans commence. So we decided to dig into the matter and get you all the deets. Read on:
Why Are Your Periods Late?
Before we figure out whether periods can actually be induced, let’s understand why they may be delayed in the first place. Of course, pregnancy is the most common reason behind a late period. However, it’s not always the only one. A delayed period could also be a result of a hormonal imbalance, stress, sudden dietary changes like going into a major caloric deficit, birth control pills, menopause, or heavy physical activity. Apart from that, if your periods have been irregular for a while, an underlying health condition like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) could be to blame. In this case, you must schedule an appointment with a gynecologist and figure out the exact reason before you take any drastic steps to “induce” a period.
Can You Make Your Periods Come Faster?
Now, let’s get to the coveted question: can you make your periods come overnight or earlier? Well, there are several meds that can be prescribed to induce a period in case of a hormonal imbalance. But these should never be taken without a doctor’s advice.
How To Induce A Period Naturally
Certain natural remedies are also touted as period induction weapons. Now, these may or may not help you get your period overnight. But they can definitely help regulate your menstrual cycle and promote the process of shedding the uterine lining. Try these five effective ones to figure out if they work for you:
Pineapple
Pineapples are usually forbidden for pregnant women as they’re a rich source of an enzyme called bromelain which can affect estrogen and other fertility hormones in the body and possibly even lead to a miscarriage. While there’s no scientific evidence to prove it, many believe that pineapple can induce a period. According to a 2017 study, Bromelain lowers inflammation in the body and thus, gets your periods to come earlier if they’re delayed due to inflammation.
Carom-Jaggery Concoction
Carom seeds aka ajwain help stimulate the uterus to shed the uterine lining effectively. While jaggery is warm in nature and can lower inflammation. When combined regularly, a concoction of boiled ajwain water sweetened by a small piece of jaggery can regulate your menstrual cycle and help your case of a delayed period.
Turmeric Tea
Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory powerhouse that can boost blood flow to the uterus, helps it expand, and trigger the expulsion of the uterine lining. It can thus, be helpful in getting your period if it’s delayed. All you need to do is to boil a small piece of kachchi haldi in water for 15 minutes and sip on the hot tea.
Relaxation Techniques
Stress plays a big part in delaying periods and disturbing the menstrual cycle. You can try stress-reducing activities like meditation, massage, aromatherapy, and 30 minutes of low-intensity exercise every day to regulate your stress levels and keep your hormonal balance in check.
Warm Compress
Using a warm compress on your pelvic area can reduce inflammation and promote blood flow to the uterus. It can also ease menstrual cramps and can be done around your due period date easily.
Sirona Recommends Best Products To Lower Inflammation To Trigger Periods
Sirona Feminine Pain Relief Patch
You can ditch your hot water bottles for Sirona’s Feminine Pain Relief Patch to get your periods started. Sticking this sleek patch can lower inflammation without causing any side effects. That’s because it is made with natural ingredients like menthol and eucalyptus oil. It is easy to carry and stays effective for 8-10 hours.
Sirona Pain-Relief Heat Patch
Made with 100% natural ingredients, The Pain Relief Heat Patch By Sirona is the perfect, side effect and mess-free alternative to lowering inflammation and triggering periods. Additionally, sticking this patch on your abdomen can work like a soothing balm and help you combat period cramps like a champ. These portable wonders can provide heat relief for up to eight hours straight and can be disposed of easily after each use.
We hope that these remedies help you get your period overnight if your delayed period is adding to your stress. However, you must visit your doc for the best and safest line of treatment.
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