What can I drink to get my period? Scientific analysis and popular discussions
Recently, “what to drink to induce menstruation” has become a hot topic on social platforms, with many women seeking natural methods to induce menstruation due to irregular or delayed menstruation. This article combines the hot content of the entire Internet in the past 10 days, organizes relevant discussions and scientific suggestions, and attaches structured data for reference.
1. Ranking of popular menstrual drinks
| Drink name | Support rate (%) | Main ingredients | Hot discussion platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ginger brown sugar water | 68.5 | ginger, brown sugar | Xiaohongshu, Weibo |
| saffron tea | 42.3 | saffron | Douyin, Zhihu |
| Motherwort tea | 35.7 | 益母草 | Baidu Tieba |
| Cinnamon Apple Tea | 28.1 | cinnamon, apple | Station B, Douban |
2. Scientific analysis: Are these drinks really effective?
1.Ginger brown sugar water：中医认为生姜能温经散寒，红糖补血，但西医指出其效果可能源于热饮促进盆腔血液循环，并非直接作用于激素。
2.saffron: Containing crocin may stimulate uterine contraction, but overdose is risky and is strictly prohibited for pregnant women.
3.Motherwort: Traditional Chinese medicine contains motherwort. It must be used according to the doctor's advice. Self-administration may cause diarrhea.
3. Doctor’s advice (from Weibo health V@Gynecology Dr. Li)
"It is recommended to take a pregnancy test if menstruation is delayed for more than 7 days. After ruling out pregnancy, it can be adjusted by the following methods:
- Short-term delay: hot compress + vitamin E supplement
- Long-term irregularity: Six hormones need to be checked”
4. Controversial topic: Is the menstrual stimulation method of Internet celebrities reliable?
| method name | Controversy index | Risk warning |
|---|---|---|
| strenuous exercise method | ★★★★ | May cause luteal rupture |
| drink lots of coffee | ★★★ | Increase anxiety and breast discomfort |
| taking birth control pills | ★★★★★ | Medical advice must be strictly followed |
5. Health reminder
1. The menstrual cycle is affected by many factors such as emotion, stress, diet, etc. Occasionally delayed menstruation is normal.
2. Long-term amenorrhea requires diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothyroidism and other diseases.
3. There may be individual differences in online folk remedies, so it is recommended to consult a professional physician.
6. Real feedback from netizens (data from Xiaohongshu)
| method | Number of attempts | effective ratio | Common side effects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ginger brown sugar water + foot soak | 1278 | 61% | Getting angry (23%) |
| 藏红花茶 | 892 | 54% | Abdominal pain (17%) |
Note: The statistical time of the above data is November 1-10, 2023, and the sample source is public discussion posts.
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