Which Herbs Help With Menstrual Cycle Irregularities?

A pharmacist and pharmacognosy specialist breaks down which herbs have real clinical evidence for irregular periods, how they actually work, and when irregularity needs a doctor instead of a supplement.

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If your cycle has gone from predictable to anyone's guess — five weeks, then three, then a surprise in the middle of a meeting — you've probably already searched this question at 11 pm with a supplement website open in another tab. Here's what most of those websites won't tell you: not every "hormone balance" herb is actually built for cycle irregularity. Some are built for hot flushes. Some are built for cramping. Only a couple are actually studied for cycle regularity itself, and knowing the difference saves you money and disappointment. Why Do Periods Become Irregular in the First Place? Your cycle runs on a signal that starts in your brain and ends in your ovaries — the…