Menorrhagia
Menorrhagia is heavy and prolonged menstrual flow at regular intervals. This condition is commonly seen in women of reproductive age and should not be considered as a disease; it is rather a symptom that indicates that something is wrong in the body.
Causes :
According to Ayurveda, Menorrhagia is caused by an aggravation of Pitta Dosha and low Vata Dosha. Menstrual blood is analogous to Pitta, and therefore, increased Pitta leads to increase of menstrual blood.
Symptoms
Dark circles under and around the eyes
Cramping and pain in the lower abdomen and sacral
Fatigue
Headache
Feeling of heaviness in the body
Constipation
Breast tenderness
General debility
Indigestion
Anemia
Heavy blood loss during the menstrual period
Bleeding or spotting between periods
View Of Ayurveda
In Ayurveda, Menorrhagia is referred to as Raktapradar or ‘excessive secretion of menstrual blood’. The causes mentioned above lead to the aggravation of Pitta Dosha and impairment of rakta dhatu (blood). This contaminated blood moves towards the pelvic region and causes imbalance of Apana Vata, which is responsible for controlling the flow of the menstrual blood through Artava Vaha Srota (channels carrying menstrual fluids). Low Apana Vata and contaminated blood increase menstrual blood, which leads to Menorrhagia.
Diet & Lifestyle Advice
Avoid the consumption of spicy, sour or heavy foods.
Avoid tea, coffee, and icy cold drinks. Instead, have drinks at room temperature and that have cooling properties, such as peppermint tea.
Any kind of physical and psychological stress should be strictly avoided.
During menstruation, raise the foot of the bed in order to keep the legs and feet elevated while sleeping.
Cooling showers and bathing with sandalwood and mint essence are helpful.
An ayurvedic treatment has wonderful results in Menorrhagia disease. It may cure permanantly if patient follow the complete course of treatment with all diet, life-style & panchkarma realeted advises.