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Prolonged periods
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I am 46 years..I have had normal periods so far..but in the last 3 to 4 months my periods are becoming prolonged..from the usual five days, it now lasts for 6 to 7 days, last period was for 6 days,before that for 9 days..
I start passing small clots from day 6 while urinating
Ultra sound is normal with very 2 small fibroids
It's due to hormonal.imbalances with estrogen dominance..
How can I control this?
Will having Flax seeds, sunflower seeds,aggravate this ..can anything with phytoestrogenic effect be consumed like Flax seeds, fennel seeds?
What else can be consumed and what has to be avoided
My iron levels are low..haemoglobin is 10.7 and ferritin only 5
I am.on orofer xt syrup ..can iron supplements cause prolonged bleeding?
Kindly suggest how can estrogen dominance be avoided and hormonal balance be achieved
Thanks
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Your issue rather seems a neurological or visual processing issue as vour retinal examination and MRI are normal
It might be due to
1.Eye strain due to prolonged screen exposure 2.Retinal light adaptation sensitivity 3.Vitreous floaters (which are common and benign) 4.Sometimes migraine related visual phenomena even without headache
5.Anxiety or heightened visual awareness
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Homeopathy has excellent treatment for this and this can be cured. I also need to ask certain questions related to the supplements and medication you are on, kindly consult online or connect with a homeopathic practitioner
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1 Limit continuous screen time 2.Avoid looking at screens in dark rooms 3.Use proper lighting while working 4. take proper sleep
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To reduce estrogen load and balance hormones
Daily must have :
Crucifer vegetables:
Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower
Fiber rich
Oats , flaxseed
Good fats
Nuts seeds small amount ghee
Protein
Low protein worsen hormone imbalance
Paneer , curd , eggs , chicken, fish , moong , chana dal
Iron rich foods :
Beetroot, carrot , black raisins, amla juice , dates , green leafy
Non veg : liver , red meat
Combine with vitamin C
Supplements
Iron supplements prefer ferrous bis Glycinate
VitaminC with iron
Vitamin B12 + folate
Vitamin D
Natural Hormones Support
1. Seed cycling
1-14 days flaxseed + pumpkin seeds
15-28 sunflower seeds+ sesame seeds
2. Reduce oestrogen overload
Plastic bottle
Excess dairy
Sugar + refined foods
Weight gain
3. Lifestyle management
30-40 min walking daily
Yoga
Good sleep
Stress control
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Hello mam, you need to know your body constitution...I help in ayurvedic diet.. for more info connect...
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Good afternoon pls connect through practo app.
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Your ferritin is very very low. I recommend having iron glycinate form. Kindly consult your Gynecologist on the same. To replenish iron levels, it is going to take some time, meanwhile you can also check with your Dr for IV infusion so that iron levels can be built faster.
Meanwhile also focus on Vit C and iron rich foods. make sure to include lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. Seeds are ok to be included.
Kindly check your hormonal profile with FSH, LH, testosterone, estrogen on Day-2 of your periods and progesterone on day 21 of your cycle to get a picture of your hormones.
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Please connect over consultation to help you better
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