We all know what is good for us in terms of nutrition and women’s health has been well researched in the pharmaceutical industry but little real research has been conducted into natural ingredients that have been around for as long as the menstrual cycle.

Common menstrual disorder includes missed periods (medically known as amenorrhea), as well as menses those are markedly heavy or long (medically known as menorrhagia), very light (medically known as hypomenorrhea), with undefined frequency (called as polymenorrhea), with undefined infrequency (called as oligomenorrhea) and severely painful (dysmenorrhea).

Let us look at other menstruation problems:

Amenorrhea

Menstruation problems due to Dilatation and Curettage

Dysmenorrhea

Fibroids

Late Period

Pain can occur before the cycle, often referred to as the infamous PMS, or premenstrual syndrome, or during the period itself. Common complaints include cramps, low back pain, tenderness in the breasts and headaches. Much of this has to do with the fluctuation of hormones and the physical changes that occur due to the shedding of the lining of the uterus.

Black Cohosh - Useful as both a menopause and a pre-menstrual remedy, this herb helps by mimicking estrogen in the body. It is also helpful in stopping hot flashes and in minimizing depression. Take in capsule form, and do not exceed the recommended dosage on the bottle.

Licorice Root - Used in ancient Chinese medications for female reproductive problems, this herb helps control water retention and breast tenderness. It also decreases symptoms associated with the fluctuation of hormones such as what occurs in menopause.

Vitamin C increases Iron absorption, preventing tiredness due to Iron deficiency.

Flaxseed provides substances which have been shown to have a beneficial effect on the hormonal cycle.

Taking a healthy daily dose of vitamins and minerals will reduce your menstrual pains. On a daily bases, take a multiple vitamin and mineral supplement, that contains calcium and should be taking several times daily after meals.

Become alcohol free: taking water that contains alcohol will only add to your problem. If you must take at all, limit yourself to a glass of light wine only.

Red Raspberry - Red raspberry is known to strengthen the uterus, helps decrease heavy menstrual flow and relaxes muscles. Take as a tea, and drink one or two cups per day.

Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables whole grains, nuts and seeds, beans and pulses and unrefined cold presses vegetable or seed oils. These foods will provide you with a range of nutrients that will assist in calming your muscles and nervous system so that the cramping is reduced. They will also assist the body to remove toxins.

Herbs such as shepherd's purse, yarrow, and nettles help to reduce heavy bleeding as they direct the flow of blood away from the pelvic region. Women who have been suffering from chronically heavy menstruation, known as menorrhagia, are prime indications to get benefited from healing properties of such herbs.

Diet and Nutrition A low-fat diet made up largely of vegetables, fruits, and starches can lower estrogen levels significantly. Foods rich in bioflavonoids with vitamin C, such as citrus fruits, grapes, apricots, tomatoes, broccoli, peppers, cherries, and rosehips, can strengthen blood vessels.