Natural Period Induction Hacks: Experts Debunk Social Media Trends

Some people on the internet and in families believe that eating spicy food, drinking special teas like fennel or fenugreek water, eating papaya, or having sex can make your period start sooner.

They think these things heat up your body or make blood flow better, which they hope will make your period arrive.

However, doctors say that while some of these things might feel nice or help with period pain a little bit, they don't actually have the power to start your period.

Your period is controlled by very specific hormones in your body, like a finely tuned clock.

Stress, sleep, and other body changes can affect this clock, but spicy food won't reset it.

Also, some of these 'natural' remedies can actually cause tummy aches or other problems, especially if you might be pregnant.

If your period is late, it's best to see a real doctor to find out why, rather than trying unproven tricks.