Q Is there any self-care I can do at home while my period is absent?
A The keys are keeping your lower abdomen warm, eating three regular and sufficient meals a day, and going to bed before 11 p.m. We recommend cutting back on excessive exercise and replacing it with light walks.
Detailed Answer
The key to lifestyle care is signaling to the hypothalamus that there is enough energy. Eat three full meals a day, normalize your melatonin rhythm by going to bed before 11 p.m., and keep your abdomen warm with a hot half-body bath or foot bath. Take a break from high-intensity exercise and replace it with 20 to 30 minutes of light walking a day.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
In Korean medicine, keeping the lower abdomen and uterus warm is seen as the first step in managing amenorrhea. Gently warming the Gwanwon (CV4) point below the navel and the Sameumgyo (SP6) point, or applying a hot pack to the lower abdomen for 10 to 15 minutes daily, is also useful for promoting uterine blood flow. We likewise recommend reducing cold foods and drinks so that the body does not become chilled.
Related FAQs
-
Q
My period has been absent for over two years. Will I still be able to get pregnant later?
#Possibility / Realistic Goals
-
Q
I have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and my period is absent for three to four months at a time. Can these two be treated together?
#Comorbidities
-
Q
I have hypothyroidism and amenorrhea developed along with it. Will my period return if I get thyroid treatment?
#Comorbidities
-
Q
I've heard osteoporosis is a concern during amenorrhea. What habits do I need for bone health?
#Lifestyle Management
-
Q
My period has been absent for six months. Can't I just leave it alone? What happens if I don't treat it?
#Safety