Does eating brown sugar help with irregular periods?

Patient's question:

My friend told me to eat more brown sugar, saying it helps with my period. Hello, is brown sugar good for irregular periods?

Doctor's answer:

Irregular menstruation can be categorized into several types. If you have a qi and blood deficiency with cold constitution, consuming brown sugar is effective. Brown sugar helps tonify the center, boost qi, activate blood circulation, and resolve blood stasis, while also regulating menstrual irregularities, especially suitable for those with a constitution prone to deficiency and cold. Brown sugar can also warm the stomach. It is rich in trace elements, can activate blood circulation and dispel cold, has the function of tonifying qi, and is highly nutritious, effectively alleviating menstrual pain in women.

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