Menorrhagia Symptoms And Ayurvedic Treatment

What is MENORRHAGIA??

Menorrhagia is the medical term for menstrual periods. Menorrhagia denotes heavy bleeding, when a woman loses an excessive amount of blood during her monthly periods. Manorrhagia can affect a woman physically, emotionally and mentally. With Menorrhagia, every period you have causes enough blood loss and cramping that you can't maintain your usual activities. There are many effectivetreatments for Menorrhagia and we are discussing about herbal cure for it in this article which has been proved very effective!!

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF HEAVY BLEEDING?

• Soaking more sanitary pads throughout the day and need to use double sanitary protection to control menstrual flow.

• Bleeding lasts for a week or longer.

• Large number of blood clots with bleeding.

• Symptoms of blood loss like weakness, tiredness, fatigue etc.

• Inhibition from daily activities.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF THE MENORRHAGIA?

Almost up to 60 percent cases have no pathology and comes under category DUB, Dysfunctional uterine bleeding.

Around 20 percent cases are related to anovulatory cycle and create symptoms in reproductive life.

Other causes of heavy bleeding may include –

• Hormonal imbalance
• Dysfunctions of the ovaries
• Some polyps or uterine fibroids
• Intra uterine devices
• Pregnancy complications
• Cancer or inherited bleeding disorders
• Some anti-inflammatory or anticoagulant medicines
• Some problems or underlying conditions like pelvic inflammatory diseases, thyroid problem, liver, kidney problems etc.

HOW THIS CAN BE DIAGNOSED?

Doctor asks about your medical history and menstrual cycles. Your doctor will do a physical exam and may recommend one or more tests or procedures such as:

• Blood tests - A sample of your blood is evaluated in case excessive blood loss during menstruation has made you anemic. Tests may also be done to check for thyroid disorders or blood-clotting abnormalities.
• Pap test - Your doctor collects cells from your cervix for microscopic examination to notice infection, inflammation or changes that may be cancerous.
• Endometrial biopsy - Your doctor may take a sample of tissue from the inside of your uterus to be examined under a microscope.
• Ultrasound scans - This imaging method uses sound waves to produce images of your uterus, ovaries and Pelvis.

Based on the results of your initial tests, your doctor may recommend further test like.

• Sonohysterogram - This ultrasound scan is done after fluid is injected, through a tube, into your uterus by way of your vagina and cervix. This allows your doctor to look for problems in the lining of your uterus.
• Hysteroscopy - A tiny tube with a light is inserted through your vagina and cervix into your uterus, which allows your doctor to see inside of your uterus.

WHAT IS THE TREATMENT OPTION FOR CURING MENORRHAGIA?

Herbal cure with natural remedies has got an effective way to treat the condition. Ayurveda has mentioned that imbalance of main three energies,Vata,Pitta and Kapha are responsible for all the ailments in the body and herbs used as explained in ayurveda aim to balance the three energies that ultimately provides health.These herbal remedies are safe and very gentle to use without any harsh side effects on body.Naagkesar, Ashoka, Lodhra, Shatavari, Kumari, Usheer, Durva, Jeeraka, Shilajit, Guggul, Lauh Bhasam etc are some ayurvedic medicines which have been proved very well in managing Heavy Menstrual Bleeding.These help in balancing female sex hormones and promote health.

SOME EFFECTIVE HOME REMEDIES FOR MENORRHAGIA 

• Boil 20 grams coriander in 200 ml of water, when it remains 5o ml removes from the heat and use this decoction during monthly cycles.
• Take 40 to 50 grams mustard seeds and grind to make powder. Take this powder every morning and evening for 3 to 4 days before menstruation.
• Cook one banana flower and eat with 1cup of curd. This stimulates progesterone and controls excessive and heavy bleeding.
• Add 10 ml of the fluid extract of the mango bark into 120 ml of water to make a mixture. Take one tsp of this mixture every hour for better results.

STAY SAFE WITH NATURAL REMEDIES