Menstural Disorders

A menstrual disorder is a physical or emotional problem that interferes with the normal menstrual cycle, causing pain, with heavy or light bleeding. This is menorrhagia.

Menorrhagia is unusually heavy or long menstrual periods. Women with menorrhagia may soak through one or more sanitary pads or tampons an hour for several consecutive hours, or have periods that last longer than seven days.

Menorrhagia can be a cause for concern because heavy bleeding can lead to an iron deficiency, and ultimately result in anemia. It may sometimes be accompanied by other symptoms, which may indicate that an underlying condition is present like acne, excessive hair growth and rapid weight gain.

According to Ayurveda, Vata is the main dosha responsible for this menstrual disorder.This disorder can be temporary or permanent. In addition, many women experience some variation in menstrual cycle symptoms from one month to the next. The disorder can even interfere with a woman’s ability to get involved in routine activities like attending work and sleep. Certain menstrual disorders may also interfere with a woman’s ability to become pregnant.

Various causes for menorrhagia can be listed as under:
1) The use of certain forms of contraception - Intrauterine devices (IUDs) can cause menorrhagia in some women.

2) A disorder in which the tissue that lines the uterus becomes implanted outside the uterus( Endometriosis). The condition can lead to menorrhagia.3) Uterine disorders. Uterine fibroids can also cause menorrhagia.

4) Adenomyosis is a condition in which glands from the endometrium become implanted in the uterine muscle and may cause unusually heavy periods.

5) Thyroid disorders. Having a slow thyroid (hypothyroidism) can lead to menorrhagia

6) Medications. The use of certain medications (e.g., anticoagulants, anti-inflammatory medications) may cause hormonal imbalances, resulting in heavy bleedingAyurveda suggests certain dietary changes which can help in treating or at least reducing the effect of the disorder.

It suggests aiming for a healthy diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables. Cut down on salt to prevent bloating and sugar which may cause your blood glucose levels to swing, affecting your energy and appetite. It may help to cut back on fat which can encourage breast swelling, and caffeine and alcohol, as both can cause mood swings

.Ayurvedic herbal remedies for heavy periods or menorrhagia are safe, natural and effective.There are various ayurvedic remedies available for the treatment of the disorder are as under:

Powders Based RemediesPushyanuga Churna:Pushyanuga powder is the most popular herbal powder for menorrhagia.

Pradaranashaka Churna:Pradaranashaka powder is extremely useful in heavy periods as it has all of its ingredients plus some extra herbs to arrest bleeding.

Decoctions Based RemediesDarvyadi Kwatha:Darvyadi is beneficial as menstrual regulator. It is helpful in excessive menstrual bleeding as well.

Pradarantaka Kwatha:Pradarantaka consists of four ayurvedic herbs - all useful for arresting excess menstrual bleeding.

Asava Arishta Based RemediesAshokarishta:This is ayurvedic herbal remedy with autogenous fermented alcohol with Ashoka as the chief ingredient.

Lodhrasava:Combination of antiseptic, bitter and astringent herbs makes it a great remedy for menstrual bleeding disorders.

Patrangasava:Astringent and Uterine tonic herbs is very effective in painful menstruation and heavy periods.

Ushirasava:This is ayurvedic remedy for bleeding disorders resulting from Pitta aggravation and blood related disorders.

Clarified Butter Based RemediesAshoka Ghrita:Ashoka and other rejuvenative herbs based ayurvedic formulation is great for menstrual disorders and associated weakness.

Durvadi Ghrita:Durvadi ghrita is Durva based ayurvedic remedy for bleeding disorders.

Sukumara Ghrita:This polyherbal combination bring back the hormonal balance in women body.

Jelly Form of Remedies

Jeerakadi Avaleha:This is herbal jelly with Jeerak and Lodhra as the chief ingredients.

Vasaharitaki Avaleha:Vasa and Terminalia chebula based herbal jelly is used to arrest excessive bleeding

.Ayurvedic Mineral Remedies

Chandraprabha Vati:This is the formulation of Shilajita, Loha bhasma, guggul and several other herbs
.Pradarantaka Rasa:This is a formulation of herbs and ayurvedic minerals with Loha bhasma as main ingredient. It is good for all types of 'female related abnormal discharges'. Hemoglobin level is restored as it has ayurvedic calcined iron

Pradararipu Rasa:This is useful for Menorrhagia as it normalizes the bleeding and maintains the healthy condition of female reproductive organs.

Pradarari Loha:This is an extremely useful ayurvedic herbal remedy for heavy periods.

Doctor Panickers Kadaleerasayanam: This is a formulation of Kadhalipazham as main ingredients . It is good for all types of 'female related abnormal discharges', is very effective in painful menstruation and heavy periods. Prolonged use will result a well maintained body and soul.