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I am having regular periods. But periods last for 2 days only...is it a worry to do so... Please reply...
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No. It's normal.Nothing to worry much.
Just avoid junk food and start exercises.
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Yes it's not a good thing at such small age for sure because later amount will reduce even more and may cause problem in conceiving in future.
If your breast size is also increasing then u really need proper treatment as soon as possible
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Hi, you mentioned that you have regular periods , but the menstrual bleeding is for two days...., as you are 24 years you can consult any gynecologist and get your scan and hormonal assay done along with other regular tests. After the tests and scan we can assess anything.
Some young ladies have PCOD like problems from early puberty , but due to healthy habits the Menstrual cycles are not disturbed,
also your body weight and any thyroid issues are also important to assess the present issue
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HELLO MISS,
AS I CAN UNDERSTAND YOUR COCERN, PERIOD FOR 2 DAYS IS NOT THE THING FOR WORRY.
BUT THE OTHER SYMPTOMS DURING THIS TWO DAYS ARE IMPORTANT TO DECIDE WHETHER IS IT NOMAL OR SOME PATHOLOGY ARE THERE.
FOR THAT I SUGGEST TAKE CONSULTAION.
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TAKE CONSULTAION. YOU CAN REACH OUT ME.
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You are having regular periods that is a good thing.no need to worry
it lasts for 2 days. ayurveda considers that unusually short and possibly a sign of ksheena artava .
Please consult an ayurvedic physician for root cause and treatment.
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Dear Practo user.
Thanks for sending across your query.
If it last only for 2 days from the pubertal age, It is absolutely normal.But if it reduced than before, then you need to consult doctor.
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Is it a regular pattern? Testing of Hb and hormonal profile shall be reviewed
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If your periods are regular but last only 2 days, it may not be a major concern, especially if there are no other symptoms. However, factors like stress, nutrition, and hormonal balance can influence flow. I suggest a consultation to evaluate your prakriti and overall health for better clarity.
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Use ashokalik syp. For further book consutation
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Somany causes for scanty period. Check your thyroid hormone level , anemia.take strirasyanvati twiceaday drink ccftea.(Cumin, coriander fennel Ginger) Twice aday.avoidscreen time.
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avoidstress spicyfood dairy products sugar,junk product.eat healthy food, dryfruits, pomegranate, fresh seasonal fruits vegetables.
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do yoga pranayam meditation regularly
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• Hemoglobin test
• Thyroid function test (TSH, T3, T4)
• Pelvic ultrasound
• Hormonal panel (FSH, LH, Prolactin)
1.Ashokarishta – regulates menstrual flow
2. Lohasava – boosts blood levels (if anemia is suspected)
3. Shatavari Kalpa / Shatavari Churna – balances hormones and nourishes reproductive system
4. Pushyanug Churna – if associated with hormonal imbalance
5. Kumaryasava – supports healthy menstruation
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Include iron-rich foods: dates, jaggery, leafy greens
• Use ghee, milk, sesame seeds in diet
• Avoid cold, dry, spicy food
• Practice Bhramari Pranayama, moderate yoga
• Proper sleep and stress management is crucial
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Consult personally eight four two nine six double seven zero eight six
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I need more details for the proper answer. Have you experienced this problem before? What is your Hb level?
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No need to worry. Worries can increase your issues.We can correct through proper ayurveda treatment if anything is required.
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You should tell your proper gynecological and obs history first after that we can go through consultation
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do yoga for 30 min everyday
if you are doing weight loss or weight gain therapy then stop it
avoid hormonal medicine
avoid stress
start high protein law fat diet
but you need proper consultation for your history and life style
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Few tests needs to be done for evaluation and accordingly treatment required
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Noted, thanks for trusting Ayurveda and seeking help on authentic platform for Holistic health care.
Need to know more about blood n USG report for examination and assessment
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khajur jire, patha sahachar are some single herbs can add value after ayurveda dr adv
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Dr. Avinash Bharti
Ayurveda
10 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Thanks for your question â itâs a very important and common concern among young women.
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### 𩸠**Periods Lasting Only 2 Days â Is It Normal or Worrisome?**
Since you're:
* **24 years old**
* Have **regular monthly periods** (on time)
* But **flow lasts only 2 days**
â¡ï¸ This is **not immediately dangerous**, but **yes**, it's a **sign worth paying attention to**, especially if the **flow is very light**, or if it has changed from your past normal pattern.
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### 𧪠Is 2-Day Period Always Abnormal?
| Situation | Normal? | Notes |
| -------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Periods always lasted 2â3 days since menarche | â
Normal | If flow is adequate |
| Periods used to last 4â5 days and now reduced to 2 | â ï¸ Needs attention | Possible hormonal or uterine cause |
| Very light flow, dark blood, or spotting only | â ï¸ Needs assessment | May indicate **low estrogen, stress, or nutritional issues** |
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### ð§ Possible Causes (Common at Your Age)
1. **Low estrogen levels** â affects uterine lining development
2. **Stress / weight changes / over-exercise**
3. **Thyroid imbalance**
4. **Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)** â even with regular cycles, flow can be light
5. **Nutritional deficiencies** â iron, Vitamin D, B12, or general undernutrition
6. **Use of hormonal pills** (are you on contraceptives or PCOS meds?)
7. **Uterine lining thinning** (endometrial atrophy)
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### â
What You Should Do
#### 𧪠Suggested Tests:
Please do the following blood tests to rule out causes:
* **Thyroid Profile (TSH, T3, T4)**
* **Serum Estradiol (estrogen)**
* **Pelvic Ultrasound** â check uterus lining thickness and ovaries
* **Vitamin D3, B12**
* **CBC (for anemia)**
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### ð¿ **Ayurvedic Perspective**
Periods lasting only 1â2 days with light flow = **Rakta kshaya** (deficiency of healthy blood) + **Vata-Pitta imbalance**.
#### Ayurvedic Medicines (if tests are normal):
| Medicine | Use |
| ----------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------- |
| ******** â 15 ml twice a day with water after meals | Strengthens uterus, regulates flow |
| ******** â 15 ml twice a day | For healthy endometrial lining |
| ******churna** â 1 tsp with milk at night | Increases estrogen naturally |
| ******* or ************ | If anemia is present |
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### ð¥ Diet & Lifestyle Tips
| Eat More Of | Avoid |
| --------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| Beetroot, pomegranate, soaked raisins, sesame seeds, ghee | Tea/coffee in excess, junk food, raw salads |
| Warm milk with Shatavari or dates | Skipping meals or crash diets |
| Warm cooked meals with iron-rich vegetables | Cold water or curd at night |
Also:
* Sleep by 10 pm
* Avoid excessive weight loss
* Practice **Yoni Mudra, Bhramari pranayama** for hormonal balance
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### ð§ââï¸ Bottom Line:
ð If you always had 2-day periods **with good flow**, and all else is normal â it may be your natural pattern.
ð But if it **recently changed**, or flow is **too light**, then it's worth checking hormones, nutrition, and uterine health.
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kindly follow the advice.
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Dr. Subham Srisabat
Ayurveda
10 yrs exp
Kolkata
It depends on 2 things..
1st from menarche ( 1st period stated)
If your period hve less flow and last for 2 days den it's normal, but if ur exprencing it suddenly ( some months or years) den it's due to pcos or endometriosis
So do an ultrasound of upper abdomen with pelvis
To evaluate exact cause
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Dr. Yashashree Zende
Ayurveda
6 yrs exp
Pune
check for your iron, calcium, vitamin B-complex and ferritin levels. Correct the levels and visit a gynecologist. Do hormonal assay and get it treated.
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Dr. Manpreet Kaur
Ayurveda
1 yrs exp
Khanna
If it's from menarche then it's normal no worries.
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Dr. Namitha S N
Ayurveda
7 yrs exp
Palakkad
For some people bleeding lasts only for 2-3days as normal flow.If your cycles are same since menarche then it's nothing as such to worry about .IF you feel duration and flow has reduced than previous cycles then better to go for some tests.In Ayurveda it is called Arthavakshaya and it has so many causes.
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Have good nourishing foods.Hope you are not not doing any unguided dieting.For more information pls consult personally
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Dr. Rabidha A K
Ayurveda
4 yrs exp
Kozhikode
This is Oligomenorrhea. There are many reasons.
(Are you married ? )
It's ok. Nothing to worry.
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check your Hb
TFT
AMH(During menstruation)
vit-D3
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Do yoga& pranayama.
Drink more water.
Add more fruits and vegetables to your diet.
Especially amla, dates, anar, berries.
beetroot juice(2/3 per wk)
Exercises
Limit your carbs.
Hiniscus juice(with 2/3 flowers) before menstruation.
Rajapravarthini vati.
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Dr. Samiya Bawoor
Ayurveda
8 yrs exp
Bagalkot
As of your present complaints there is no problem at all. But if you have any other issues also do say more
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You can contact me for one on one talk
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Dr. Shraddha chincholkar
Ayurvedic Pharmacologist
7 yrs exp
Pune
good flow of menstruation (at least 2-3 pads a day), 4 days bleeding- color of menstrual blood should be fresh red.= these are the characteristics of common healthy menstruation.
as per Ayurvedic texts
Scanty but regular menstruation, when accompanied by dryness, pain, and emotional instability, may indicate Vataja Rajodushti. It is primarily a result of aggravated Vata affecting the quality and quantity of menstrual blood.
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Panchakarma:
Basti (Anuvasana & Niruha) is most effective for Vata-related menstrual issues
Helps regulate Vata and nourish reproductive tissues
Yog & Lifestyle:
1 breakfast, 2 times major meals
Gentle yoga poses (like Supta Baddhakonasana, Bhujangasana), Meditation and regular sleep.
pranayama helps
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Dr. Ahalya T S
Ayurvedic General Medicine
4 yrs exp
Cochin
The scanty periods at regular intervals are due to various conditions like hormonal imbalance , stress , weight loss , anemia , uterine problems , thyroid dysfunction etc.
Need to evaluate the exact cause .
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please consult for the proper diagnosis and guidance
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