vaginapagina | how to encourage menstrual flow

i am posting this because a lady had mentioned earlier that she was trying to encourage menstrual flow. i figured i'd post it here so that it can be archived and everyone can read it rather than being tucked away in the comments section.

*note* this is for amenorrhea (absence of menses) not for abortion.

this is copied directly from hot pants by the ladies at blood sisters.

amenorrhea can be caused by very poor diet, excessive exercising, losing large amounts of weight, fatigue, stress, hormonal imbalance, going off the pill, or by metabolic problems: diabetes, liver disease, inconsistencies in thyroid levels.

Try to eat well.

To bring on menstruation.

a sprig of parsley inserted as far as possible into the vagina can bring on menstration by causing uterine contractions. Insert it before going to sleep, and remove it the following morning. Do this for 3 to 4 days. Accompany this with parsley infusions.

Take sage in infusion or tincture.

drink motherwort infusions for 4 to 5 days. Do not exceed 6 days; you should get your period in the following days.

Massage the reflex zones for uterus and ovaries 2 or 3 times a day (see below)

tansy in infusion or tincture can help regulate amenorhea. Note that tansy can cause heavy bleeding in women who normally have a heavy flow.

If you suffer regularly from amenorhea or late periods, it would be better for you to think in terms of a more holistic treatment instead of simply trying to bring on you period. Consult an herbalist, or try homeopathic remedies or other alternative medicines. Drinking sage and red raspberry leaf teas on a regular basis can help improve this condition, as they help tone the uterus and ovaries.

Foot Massage (great for alleviating cramps):
Massage the uterine and ovarian reflex areas (located behind the ankles, just above the heel). Press hard where it hurts. This area is generally very sensitive at the onset of menstration. Use your thumb to put firm pressure on the area, for five minutes on each side. Alternate massaging each foot, as needed. This massage yields astonishing results, especially if it's done by someone else.