Amenorrhoea
Amenorrhoea (Greek: a - no; + men - month; + rhoia - flow) is the absence of periods. This is a normal (physiological) occurrence in girls before puberty (menarche), during pregnancy and breastfeeding (lactation) and following menopause. But failure to menstruate after puberty is called Amenorrhoea. It is generally regarded as abnormal by the age of 14 years in girls without other signs of secondary sexual development, or by the age of 16 in girls with normal secondary sexual characteristics. Absence of menstruation for six consecutive months before menopause in a woman who has previously had regular periods is also termed as amenorrhoea. The first condition is called vilambit artava (delayed menstruation) and second condition is called Artavavrodh (suspension of menstruation)
Following are the organs that are responsible for regular menstruation:
Uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and vagina: It is very important to have normal physiology and anatomy of these organs. Blood: It is important to have regular blood level. Nervous system and endocrine system: Nervous system coordinates all the gynaecological organs with endocrine system with the mind of the woman. Thus, it is very important to have healthy nervous system.
Causes :
Eating excessively cold, light, dry, or airy foods increase vata dosha in the body. Eating gas forming vegetables and fruits such as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, beans, lettuce, mushrooms, parsley, peas, yeast-based products, white flour and white sugar products in excess, also increase the vata dosha. Excessive use of fried foods, heavy creams and puddings increases kapha dosha. Gradual aggravation of vata and kapha dosha leads to blockage of artavavahi srota and causes Amenorrhoea.
Excess physical exercises, improper ways of intercourse, use of artificial objects for reaching orgasm, sedentary lifestyle, lack of exercises, excessive cold or warm temperature also leads to an imbalance of dosha. Gradual aggravation of vata and kapha dosha leads to blockage of artavavahi srota and leads to Amenorrhoea.
Symptoms
Weight loss or weight gain
Absence of menstruation
Changes in breast size
Discharge from breast
Abnormal hair growth & acne on face
Vaginal dryness
Voice changes
Diet & Lifestyle Advice
A diet, which will increase pitta and pacify vata and kapha, is advised. It should be nourishing and easy to digest.
Follow a hot and spicy diet, which is astringent, acidic, with garlic, onion, nuts, ginger etc. Herbal teas are recommended.
Spices like black pepper, cinnamon, coriander, cardamom, fennel, ginger, cumin, black pepper, fenugreek, clove, celery seed, salt, soya seed and mustard seed can be used for garnishing the foods.
Milk and milk products are good. But avoid yoghurt, as it causes blockage of menstrual channels.
Eating excessively cold, light, dry, or airy foods that increase vata dosha in the body should be avoided.
Resist from eating gas forming vegetables and fruits like cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, beans, lettuce, mushrooms, parsley, peas, yeast-based products, white flour and white sugar products in excess, as they increase the vata dosha.
Excessive use of fried foods, heavy creams, and puddings increases kapha dosha so should be avoided.
An ayurvedic treatment has wonderful results in Amenorrhoea disease. It may cure permanantly if patient follow the complete course of treatment with all diet, life-style & panchkarma realeted advises.