Can herbal medicines induce a period?

According to OB-Gynecologist Dr. Raul Quillamore, there is no evidence that herbal medicines can induce a period.

"Marami kasi sa mga babae naniniwala na 'pag uminom sila ng mga herbal medicine ay rereglahin sila," he said in an episode of Pinoy MD.

"Wala tayong magandang ebidensya kasi na itong preparasyon na ito na pag inumin mo 'yan duduguin 'yung isang babae," he added.

Quillamore advised women not to ingest unfamiliar treatments and instead consult a doctor to figure out why they're not having their menstrual cycle.

"Ang advice ko lang wag nalang sanang uminom ng kung ano-ano diyan na hindi nakita ng doktor niya, kasi may pwede naman ibigay 'yung doktor na pampa-menstruate," he said.

"'Wag tayo maniniwala 'pag sinabi ni kumare na ito inumin mo para duguin ka. Hindi pare-pareho ang mga pangangailangan ng mga babae," he added.

Women having issues with their cycles may undergo an ultrasound, pap smear, or blood test to address whatever problem would be found.

—JCB, GMA News