Can Papaya Really Affect My Menstruation Cycle the Way I've Heard? - #21763

I am really curious about this whole thing with papaya and menstruation, especially because I've had some pretty irregular periods lately. So, here's the deal: I was chatting with my friend, and she was like, 'You know, I heard papaya can really help with menstruation issues.' At first, I thought she was jesting, but then she told me her mom always made her eat papaya when she had her period, so I kinda started to wonder. I've been dealing with these crazy ups and downs for about a year now, and sometimes my cycle is just all over the place—like some months it’s a no-show, while other times it's just way too much! It's frustrating. Anyway, after I heard about papaya, I did some Googling, and I read it’s supposed to help with the menstrual flow. I mean, what? I'm not sure if that’s a myth or if there’s something really behind it. Like, is there any scientific evidence about papaya and menstruation that supports taking it as a remedy? I’ve also seen people say that green papaya can stimulate menstruation, and I was thinking, can I just eat a papaya fruit before my period as a ‘natural remedy’? Or does it gotta be raw? Like, I'm not really sure how to prep it or how much I should eat. More to my worries, I'm also juggling stress, and I’ve heard that can mess with how things work, too. So if I’m eating papaya but still stressed, who knows if it’ll even help? I really hope this isn’t one of those things where someone swears by it, but I just end up with a not-so-great experience or still confused about my cycle! So, can anyone share their experiences with papaya and menstruation? Have you noticed any real changes or benefits? Or maybe it didn't work for you like you thought? I’m open to all advice cause I’ve read differing opinions online, and it’s just kinda all overwhelming right now. I thought it would be good to get some real wisdom from those of you who might already tried it. Thanks a lot! Maybe I’ll finally get some clarity on this papaya thing with menstruation after all!