DYSFUNCTIONAL UTERINE BLEEDING AND ITS AYURVEDIC TREATMENT

OVERVIEW

Dysfunctional uterine bleeding is also known as abnormal uterine bleeding or menometrorrhagia. It is characterized by excessive vaginal bleeding in between the monthly periods or during normal menstruation.  Hormonal imbalance is one of the main causes of it but polyps and fibroids can also be responsible for dysfunctional uterine bleeding. It mostly occurs at the onset of puberty and during menopause. During normal menstruation, bleeding occurs for 3-5days and a cycle is of 21 to 35 days. But in this, the bleeding is heavy and the menstrual cycle gets prolonged. There are certain medications which can be helpful in the treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding. However, with good eating habits and healthy lifestyle, dysfunctional uterine bleeding can be managed.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF DYSFUNCTIONAL UTERINE BLEEDING?

There are a variety of causes of dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Following are the causes of dysfunctional uterine bleeding:

• Absence of ovulation
• Polycystic ovarian disease
• Hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism
• Obesity
• Endometriosis
• Uterine fibroids
• Polyps
• Adenomyosis
• Sexually transmitted infections such as gonorrhea, syphilis, Chlamydia, etc
• Pregnancy
• Cancer of uterus
• Cervical cancer
• Vaginal cancer
• Ovarian cancer
• Inflammation of vagina called vaginitis
• Inflammation of cervix called cervicitis
• Liver problems
• Chronic kidney disease
• Pelvic inflammatory disease
• Taking hormonal replacement therapy
• Certain medications like tamoxifen, birth control drugs, injectables, aspirin, etc
• Intrauterine devices like copper-T

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF DYSFUNCTIONAL UTERINE BLEEDING?

The common signs and symptoms of dysfunctional uterine bleeding are:

• Presence of clots in menstrual bleeding
• Heavy vaginal bleeding
• Menstrual bleeding lasting for more than 7 days
• Spotting and bleeding in between the periods
• Abdominal bloating
• Pain in pelvis
• Shorter or longer than normal duration of menstrual cycle
• Low blood pressure
• Body weakness
• Light-headedness
• Fainting
• Pallor
• Increased heart beat

WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS WHICH ARE ASSOCIATED WITH DYSFUNCTIONAL UTERINE BLEEDING?

The complications which are associated with dysfunctional uterine bleeding are:

• Difficulty in conception
• Heavy blood loss leading to anemia
• Increased chances of endometrial cancer

HOW DYSFUNCTIONAL UTERINE BLEEDING CAN BE PREVENTED?

The prevention of dysfunctional uterine bleeding is difficult but by following some of the simple steps, the chances of it can be reduced. Following are the prevention steps:

• Doing regular exercise
• Maintaining body weight
• Using contraceptives for safe sexual intercourse for preventing sexually transmitted infections

HOW DIAGNOSIS OF DYSFUNCTIONAL UTERINE BLEEDING?

The doctor will take a detailed description of the patient’s menstrual cycle. He/she will do a pelvic examination to locate any abnormality inside the uterus. He will also make the patient do some of the tests:

• Blood tests
• Ultrasound
• Hysteroscopy
• Biopsy
• Magnetic resonance imaging

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTER’S MEDICATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF DYSFUNCTIONAL UTERINE BLEEDING

Here are some of the medications of Chandigarh Ayurved Center which are used for the treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding:

1. Detox Premium powder

Detox premium powder is a herbo-mineral preparation containing ingredients such as jahar mohra pishti, parwal pishti, shukta pishti, shankh bhasma, kehrva pishti, moti bhasam, giloy satv, kamdudha ras, etc. This herbal powder help in overall detoxification of the body, balances pitta dosha in the body, reduces inflammation, pain, sudden pain, and improves overall health of women etc.

Recommended dosage:Take 1 sachet twice daily with normal water

2. Sheet Dhara Syrup

This herbal syrup is prepared from ingredients such as ajwain satav, mushak kapoor, peppermint, etc that naturally relieve the symptoms like bloating, blenching, nausea, vomiting, feeling of discomfort, etc. The regular use of this herbal syrup neutralizes the high acid content, reduces abdominal pain, & cramps that are associated with the amenorrhea or dysmenorrhea. It helps to boost up the immunity

Recommended dosage:Take half teaspoonful of this syrup in half a cup of water. Drink this mixture twice daily on an empty stomach

3. Panchsakar Churna

Panchsakar Churna is an herbal preparation containing five ingredients such as shunthi, haritaki, pippali, trivrit, & sauvarchala lavana. The use of this herbal churna deals with sudden abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, etc. It helps in overall detoxification of the body.

Recommended dosage:Take 1 teaspoonful with lukewarm water at bedtime

4. Women power plus tablet

Cac woman power plus tablet is a complete natural health supplement for women which is best for female health and vital energy. It helps to build up the immunity. This is a pure herbo mineral product of the best quality herbs. It works well in the reproductive system and other health-related disorders. This tablet contains ingredients like Rajah pravarthini vati, Femine care tablet, Shatavar extract, Ashoka chall extract   Ashwagandha extract, Giloy extract, Anantmool extract, Chandan Safed powder, Kukkutandwaka bhasam, Jeera extract, Safed musli extract, Shiviling extract, Dhatphool extract, Palash phool extract, Brahmi extract, Jatamansi extract, etc. These herbs have the potential to improve female health.

Recommended Dosage:Take 1 tablet twice daily

5. Stress care tablet

Stress care tablet is an amazing combination of natural herbs like Sarpgandha, Brahmi, jatamansi. It helps to relieve stress conditions. They help to pacify the nervous system and also helps to increase the mental and physical performance. Maintain stress level, Provide strength to the nervous system, Works in anxiety, loneliness, insomnia, sleep, Negative emotions, Enhance concentration in studies and other work, Memory loss.

Recommended Dosage:Take one tablet twice daily

6. Femine care tablet

Femine care tablet is a pure and natural remedy that contains various herbs extract that works on the female reproductive system and make it healthy. These tablets show antioxidant properties, anti inflamatory and immuno modulater properties. These tablet contains ingredients like Ghritkumari (Aloe Vera), Muramakki (Commiphora myrah), Sonth (Zingiber Officinale), Hara Kasis. These tablets are beneficial for PCOD, Bulky uterus, Endometriosis, irregular menses, uterine fibroids and improvs general health of females.

Recommended Dosage: Take one tablet twice daily

7. Stop bleeding tablets

CAC stop bleeding tablet is a pure herbal formulation that acts as an anticoagulant in nature. it helps to stop or reduce heavy bleeding. when there is bleeding, the body forms clots to stop the bleeding. In some of these clots leads to bleeding after breakage. therefore stop bleeding tablet helps in stopping the clots from breaking and thus reduce the excessive unwanted bleeding. these tablets have anti-inflammatory, pain killer, anticoagulant properties. it also pacifies pitta doshas and helps in detoxification of rakta dhatu (blood tissue).

Recommended dosage: Take 1 tablet twice a day