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| Supplements |
| B6 deficiency is associated with irregular menstrual cycles and premenstrual syndrome. Take 150 to 250 mg daily. |
| Vitamin E can be very useful in regulation of the cycle; take 400 to 800 IU daily. |
| Evening primrose oil, black currant oil or flaxseed oil can be helpful in providing the needed materials to build adequate hormones. Use 1,000 to 3,000 mg daily of any one of the above oils. |
| Exercise |
| Excessive exercise can lead to a lower body weight and loss of menses. Practice moderate, regular exercise balanced with a diet with adequate calories for your weight and size. |
| Light |
| The use of full-spectrum lighting in your home or work space has a positive effect on the pituitary gland and can be very helpful in regulating the reproductive cycle. Getting out in the natural sunlight and moonlight regularly without sunglasses can also be helpful. |
| Herbal Treatments |
| Vitex agnus-castus (also known as chaste tree) can be used as a tea, tincture or standardized extract in capsules. Vitex will restore the normal balance of estrogen and progesterone in the body, thus regulating ovulation and menstruation. Vitex should be taken continuously for 6 to 12 months. |
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