How to make menstruation go down?
Understand tips and precautions on how to make your period go down
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Before learning how to make menstruation go down, it is necessary to pay attention to some precautions, because the substances that make menstruation go down, also called emmenagogues, are also abortifacient. So, if you suspect you are pregnant, be aware that the following tips can have an abortive action. It is important to always consult a doctor.
How to make your period go down
Use Dong whi
THE Dong which is a popular plant in China, but it can also be found in Brazil. According to a study, it helps to make menstruation go down as it improves blood flow and stimulates the uterine muscles.
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pennyroyal infusion
Another study showed that pennyroyals have an emmenagogue action. Being from the mint family, it also helps to reduce nausea, which is often a symptom of menstruation in some women.
An article reviewed by a physician and published on the portal healthline still gives the following tips:
Relax
Stress can delay your period, so if you want to make your period go down, try to relax by reducing the workload, doing something you enjoy, taking a relaxing hot bath in candlelight and scented with essential oils or practicing meditation. The heat from the bath can also act to lower menstruation, as it increases blood flow.
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have sex
During intercourse (with or without penetration) the body heats up, and if it is being pleasurable, the uterus dilates, creating a vacuum that can pull menstrual blood downward.
Reduce physical exercise
Getting heavy on exercise can lead to irregular menstruation. If you lift weights or train hard every day, this could be the reason for your missed period.
