How to avoid pregnancy after missing period naturally

Missing a period can be alarming for nearly all the sexually active women who have had sexual intercourse, whether protected or unprotected, few days ago. Typically a menstruation cycle lasts somewhere from 21-35 days for many women, any delay beyond this duration can make pregnancy one of the most possible reasons for it.

If you suspect pregnancy and your test results also come positive you can make a well thought decision to either keep it or terminate it within a safe window. To terminate a pregnancy by using natural methods, you should consider doing it as early as possible to avoid any complications as with the advanced stage natural ways might not work.

Here are some of the many home remedies to naturally avoid pregnancy after missing period;

Fruits/vegetables for Natural Abortion

Unripe papaya

Unripe papaya has long been used as a traditional cure for abortion and contraception in many South Asian countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh. Green papaya contains latex, which when ingested in high quantities, can causes uterine contractions that might lead to miscarriage or abortion.

Ginger

Ginger has been used to terminate unwanted pregnancies for ancient times for its properties to induce uterine contractions. Ginger tea is often given to the pregnant woman since raw ginger can be unpleasant to eat. 

To make the ginger tea a fresh, peeled ginger, cut into 1-inch slices, is boiled for at least seven minutes. You can add some sweetener to enhance its taste and consume it every day till your menstruation arrives.

Parsley

The oil extracted from its leaves and seeds is known to have a chemical called parsley apiole, which can be harmful in high doses. According to some studies, parsley apiole can result in a miscarriage. Another substance found in parsley known as called myristicin, that if ingested in decent amount can cause uterine contractions and may increase the risk of miscarriage.

Pine Apple

Pineapple contains a chemical substance, bromelain, that is known to soften uterine tissues and triggers uterine contractions, resulting in a natural abortion.

Fenugreek seed

It is a common aromatic household spice that is added to many Indian cuisines to improve flavor. It contains saponin, a substance that functions similarly to the hormone oxytocin. It might induce uterine contractions, which would then lead to an abortion.

Bitter gourd/Karela

Bitter gourd is known to have a myriad of health benefits and is a common vegetable in India. For a long time it has been believed that if consulmed in large quantities, karela can trigger womb contractions, resulting in an abortion.

Sesame seeds

This widely used seeds are known to keep the body warm in winters and if ingested in excess, they can even lead to abortion due to it uterine contractions properties. Old people often warn the newly weds against its consumption. It should even be ignored during the first trimester of pregnancy to avoid any complications.

Eggplant/Brinjal

When used internally, eggplant can be harmful for pregnant women due to the presence of a potent chemical substance, phytohormones, that is known to cause miscarriage. As a result, it has a potential for natural abortion.

Aloe vera

If ingested in excess, aloe vera is thought to be dangerous. It results in uterine contraction and womb bleeding, which leads to a natural abortion.

Coffee

Caffeine is a chemical substance present nearly in all the energy drinks, soft drinks, and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages including coffee, tea and cola. Though, if consumed in small amounts it maintains one’s energy level but if indigestion in large quantities, that is more than 200 mg of caffeine per day, it can raise the chance of miscarriage.

Apricot 

The apricot is yet another fruit that can naturally stop implantation. After having sex, eat 5 to 10 apricots every day until your menstruation starts. 

Herbs for Natural Abortion

There are several herbs that have been used for ancient times to avert unwanted pregnancy. These herbs are taken in the form of tea or concoction for a self-induced abortion by producing uterine contractions and bleeding. Some of these herbs are;

Pennyroyal

Chemicals in the pennyroyal plant cause uterine lining to constrict, leading to uterine lining loss and inducing early periods in women.

Mugwort

Mugwort has a long history of use in several traditional medical systems around the world for its various health benefits. Mugwort is often recommended to treat irregular periods, and as a natural abortion inducer. 

Black cohosh

Black cohosh has a long history of use for abortion purpose by midwives. Tea made from black cohosh root is used to stimulate the uterus and start labor. This root is frequently used as a natural estrogen.

Tansy

Tansy includes a poisonous compound called thujone, which can naturally cause abortion. Consuming it with breast-feeding is unsafe.

Eucalyptus

Due to its high concentration of ketones, eucalyptus essential oil has been associated with the termination of early pregnancy.

Safflower

Safflower has components that may thin the blood to avoid clots and encourage early menstruation, resulting in an abortion.

Exercises for natural abortion

Natural abortion or miscarriage can result from both diet and way of life. You can also combine the two to increase the chances of a natural abortion or avoiding a pregnancy.

High-intensity sports

Exercise is excellent for you, however some sports can result in miscarriage. Physical activity that demand excessive jumping, bouncing, or exertion may naturally cause abortion.

Disclaimer

One should always consult a healthcare provider to learn about natural pregnancy termination options. Your doctor will provide recommendations for suitable measures based on your circumstances. However, resorting to these home remedies without an expert help can cause complications and risks such as incomplete abortion, toxicity and hemorrhage. As a result, never self-medicate and always consult a professional.

Conclusion

To terminate an unwanted pregnancy or avoid getting pregnant altogether can be achieved by these age-old natural ways yet due to its unknown side effects on health can cause a lot more harm than good to your body. Therefore, it is always advisable to consult a licensed practitioner to provide you with abortion services.