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What can you eat to induce menstruation if you don’t have menstruation?

Asked by:Crystal

Asked on:Apr 12, 2026 10:40 AM

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  • Esme Esme

    Apr 12, 2026

    Absence of menstruation may be related to endocrine disorders, abnormal ovarian function and other factors. You can eat red dates, longan, hawthorn, brown sugar ginger tea, saffron and other foods in moderation. You can also use progesterone capsules, dydrogesterone tablets, estradiol valerate tablets, motherwort granules, Wuji Baifeng pills and other drugs as directed by your doctor. It is recommended to seek medical treatment promptly, clarify the cause and standardize treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

    1. Food

    1.Red dates

    Red dates are rich in iron and vitamins, which can help improve delayed menstruation caused by insufficient qi and blood. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that red dates can replenish qi, nourish blood and calm the nerves, and are suitable for women with weak constitution and low menstrual blood. It can be used with wolfberry and longan to make porridge or tea, but diabetic patients need to control their intake.

    2. Longan

    Longan has the effects of warming the heart and spleen, nourishing blood and calming the nerves, and is suitable for delayed menstruation caused by deficiency of qi and blood. The glucose and various amino acids it contains can provide energy to the body, but excessive consumption may cause uncomfortable symptoms such as dry mouth and tongue for people with yin deficiency and excessive fire.

    3.Hawthorn

    Hawthorn can activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis, and has a certain auxiliary effect on amenorrhea caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis. The organic acid component can stimulate uterine contraction, but those with excessive stomach acid should avoid eating it on an empty stomach. It is recommended to boil it with brown sugar to make hawthorn brown sugar water for drinking.

    4. Brown sugar ginger tea

    Brown sugar ginger tea can warm menstruation and dispel cold, and improve irregular menstruation caused by uterine cold. The gingerol in ginger can promote blood circulation, and the brown sugar provides heat, which is suitable for people who suffer from colds before menstruation or dysmenorrhea. It is advisable to drink 1-2 times a day and avoid drinking before going to bed.

    5. Saffron

    Saffron has the effect of promoting blood circulation and promoting menstruation, and is suitable for blood stasis type amenorrhea. Its active ingredient crocin can regulate uterine smooth muscle contraction, but it is contraindicated by pregnant women. It is recommended to soak 3-5 sticks in water each time, no more than 3 times a week.

    2. Drugs

    1. Progesterone capsules

    Progesterone capsules are suitable for delayed menstruation caused by luteal corpus insufficiency, and can supplement progesterone to promote endometrial shedding. Pregnancy must be ruled out before use. Adverse reactions such as dizziness and breast swelling and pain may occur. The medication cycle must be controlled strictly according to the doctor's instructions.

    2. Dydrogesterone tablets

    Dydrogesterone tablets are synthetic progestins that can treat secondary amenorrhea caused by progesterone deficiency. Breakthrough bleeding may occur during medication, and patients with abnormal liver function should use with caution. Usually it needs to be taken continuously for about 10 days.

    3. Estradiol valerate tablets

    Estradiol valerate tablets are used for menstrual disorders caused by low estrogen levels and can promote endometrial hyperplasia. It is contraindicated in patients with breast cancer, and breast and endometrial thickness must be monitored regularly during medication.

    4. Motherwort granules

    Motherwort granules can activate blood circulation, regulate menstruation, and improve irregular menstruation due to qi and blood stasis. The main ingredient is motherwort extract. People with heavy menstruation should use it with caution. Do not eat raw or cold food while taking the medicine.

    5. Black-bone chicken and white phoenix balls

    Wuji Baifeng Pills can regulate amenorrhea caused by deficiency of qi and blood, liver and kidney deficiency, and contains nourishing ingredients such as black-bone chicken and ginseng. You should stop taking it when you have a cold or fever, and avoid spicy and greasy food while taking the medicine.

    You need to maintain a regular daily schedule and avoid excessive dieting or strenuous exercise. You can apply appropriate heat to the lower abdomen to promote pelvic blood circulation, and perform aerobic exercise 3-5 times a week. If menstruation is delayed for more than 3 months or is accompanied by symptoms such as headache and galactorrhea, you should seek medical attention immediately to check for organic diseases such as pituitary tumors. In your diet, pay attention to a balanced intake of high-quality protein and vitamin E, such as nuts, deep-sea fish, etc.

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