MENSTRUAL CRAMPS

INTRODUCTION

Menstrual cramps are sharp or stabbing pains in the lower abdomen which occur before and during periods. Many women experience menstrual cramps in their lifetime. Some ladies may only find the discomfort irritating. Others may experience menstrual cramps that are so bad that they prevent them from going about their normal lives for a few days each month.

Menstrual cramps are known as dysmenorrhea medically. Menstrual cramps can be brought on by conditions like uterine fibroids or endometriosis. The key to minimising pain is to treat the underlying cause. When they are not brought on by another illness, menstrual cramps often become better with age and often stop altogether after delivering birth.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF MENSTRUAL CRAMPS?

The uterus contracts during a menstrual cycle to aid in the expulsion of its lining. The uterine muscles contract as a result of hormone-like molecules (prostaglandins) involved in pain and inflammation. More severe menstrual cramps are linked to higher prostaglandin levels.

Following are some of the reasons responsible for menstrual cramps:

• Uterine fibroids
• Endometriosis
• Pelvic inflammatory disease
• Adenomyosis
• Cervical stenosis

WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS OF MENSTRUAL CRAMPS?

Following factors increase the risk of a person developing menstrual cramps:

• Below 30 years of age
• Having menarche at an early age
• Heavy menstrual bleeding
• Irregular menstrual cycle
• Cigarette smoking
• Having a genetic predisposition to dysmenorrhea

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF MENSTRUAL CRAMPS?

Following are the common signs and symptoms of menstrual cramps:

• Pain that begins one to three days before periods, it peaks 24 hours following the start of periods, and then goes away in two to three days
• A sharp, stabbing, or cramping pain that can be quite severe in lower abdomen.
• A dull, persistent discomfort
• Pain that spreads to your thighs and lower back
• Vomiting
• Loose stools
• Headache
• Dizziness

WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS WHICH ARE ASSOCIATED WITH MENSTRUAL CRAMPS?

Menstrual cramps don’t result in other medical issues, but they can be disruptive to social, professional, and academic pursuits.

However, some disorders linked to menstruation cramps can be problematic. For instance, endometriosis can impact fertility. The fallopian tubes may become scarred as a result of pelvic inflammatory illness, which raises the possibility of an ectopic pregnancy.

HOW THE DIAGNOSIS OF DYSMENORRHEA IS DONE?

The doctor will do a physical examination of the patient. He will ask about signs and symptoms of the disease to the patient. He will take her past medical history and family history. He will recommend some tests to the patient:

• Blood tests
• Ultrasound
• CT scan
• MRI scan
• Laproscopy

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE’S MEDICATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF MENSTRUAL CRAMPS

Here are some of the medicines of Chandigarh Ayurved centre which are used for the treatment of dysmenorrhea:

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

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. Stree poshak syrup

Stri Poshak Syrup is an Ayurvedic medicine that contains natural and pure herbs which mainly balance the Pitta and Kapha dosha. The syrup is beneficial in curing woman’s physical weakness, anemia, amenorrhea, etc. It includes ingredients like – Ashok chall (Saraca asoca), Lodhar chall (Symlocos racemosa), Khadir chall (Acacia catechu), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), etc. This herbal syrup cures the wrinkles on the face, dark circles below eyes, feeling of exhaustion in the body, helps in reducing hot flashes, disturbed sleep, abdominal discomfort, mood elevation, excess sweating, tiredness.

Recommended Dosage:Take 2 teaspoonful twice a day with normal water.