Heavy menstrual bleeding – referred to as menorrhagia (pronounced men-or-ray-Jah) by the medical profession – affects a significant proportion of women. Menorrhagia can have several potential causes including fibroids (non-cancerous growths in the womb muscle) and hormonal imbalance.Any woman suffering from menorrhagia should see their doctor so that appropriate investigations can be done.
As you case demonstrates, however, often no specific reason can be found for a woman’s heavy menstrual bleeding. Treatment options for menorrhagia revolve around hormonal medications (e.g. the Pill) or hysterectomy. However, natural alternatives do exist.
Frequent and/or heavy periods can be related to an imbalance in the female sex hormones such as estrogen and progesterone. The herb Agnus castus seems to have a hormone-regulating effect and might be helpful in terms of balancing your menstrual cycle.
Take 40 drops of tincture in water each morning. This treatment may take time to have its effect, so I would advise you to use Agnus castus for at least three months before you decide whether it is helping you or not.
Another herb that may help you is Alchemilla Vulgaris. This herb has a long history of use as what is known as a ‘uterine astringent’. This basically means that it reduces bleeding from the womb. Take 1 tsp, three times a day.
