Treatment of Dysmenorrhoea (Udavartini) in Ayurveda

Treatment of Dysmenorrhoea (Udavartini)  in Ayurveda

Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma

Dr Gagandeep Sharma

Ayurvedic Physicians

Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya ,                                                                                           Nabha,Distt Patiala     9569266659,9465343479

www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com                                                                            smily_himanshu@yahoo.com

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Mensuration is a normal process in every woman’s life,but it becomes  horrible when it cause severe pain and  discomfort that can significantly interfere with everyday activities for several days each month.More than half of all girls and women suffer from dysmenorrhoea (cramps) all over the world.

 Widely regarded as the oldest form of healthcare in the world, Ayurveda is a time tested  medical system that originated in India thousands of years ago.

 Being a team of Ayurvedic physicians, we have successfully treated several patients with Ayurvedic medicine who were suffering from this problem and were advised for taking pain killers(NSAIDs),Oral contraceptive pills and even surgeries by allopathic doctors.

What is  Dysmenorrhoea

Ayurveda describes the condition of  Udavartini yonivyapad that  resembles the all type of dysmenorrhea.

Dysmenorrhea is the occurrance of painful cramps during menstruation. Its  a dull or throbbing pain that usually centers in the lower mid-abdomen, radiating toward the lower back or thighs.

Symptoms of Dysmenorrhoea

·        Spasmodic menstrual pain

·         Nausea

·        Vomiting

·        Diarrhea or constipation

·         Headache

·         Dizziness

·         Disorientation

·        Hypersensitivity to sound, light, smell and touch,

·         Fainting and fatigue.

What causes Dysmenorrhoea(Udavartini)?

According to Ayurveda, due to movement of natural urges in reverse direction,the aggravated apana vayu moving inreverse direction fills the uterus.The uterus seized with pain, initially throws or pushes the raja(menstrual blood) upwards, then discharges it with spasmodic pain.

Ayurveda also describes vataj yonivyapad that oligomenorrhoea associated with dysmenorrhoea caused by ras dhatu kshay that create general weekness.

The likelihood that a woman will have cramps increases if she:

• has a family history of painful periods
• leads a stressful life
• lack of exercise
• uses alchohal,caffeine
• has pelvic inflammatory disease

 Dysmenorrhea is called "primary" when there is no specific  pelvic pathology exists and "secondary" when the pain is caused by an underlying gynecological problem. It is believed that primary dysmenorrhea occurs when hormone-like substances called "prostaglandins" produced by uterine tissue trigger strong muscle contractions in the uterus during menstruation.

How to Diagnose dysmenorrhoea

Pelvic examination and USG rule out an underlying condition that could cause cramps.

Yoga for dysmenorrhoea

 "Cat stretch," position, the woman rests on her hands and knees, slowly arching the back. The pelvic tilt is another popular yoga position, in which the woman lies with knees bent, and then lifts the pelvis and buttocks.

Diet for dysmenorrhoea

Dietary recommendations to ease cramps include increasing fiber, calcium, and complex carbohydrates, cutting fat, red meat, dairy products, caffeine, salt, and sugar. Recent research suggests that vitamin B supplements, primarily vitamin B₆ in a complex, magnesium, and fish oil supplements also may help relieve cramps

Management of Dysmenorrhoea

Our Ancient Acharayas has mentioned several classical ayurvedic formulations for the cure of dysmenorrhoea.  Ayurvedic  herbal,classical time tested medicines   cures by establishing the equilibrium of Tridosha(Vata,pitta,kapha)and sapt dhatus (body tissues).

There are several herbs named

·         Ulatkambal beej

·         Gajar beej

·         kumari

·         Sonth

·         Krishan til

·         Jatmansi

·         Shatavari

·         Dasmool

·         Haritaki

·         Asoka

·         Hing

There are several classical preparations

·         Kasis

·         Tankan

·         gulkand

In Ayurveda , each and every patient is an individual entity and the treatment also differs from patient to patient. Rogi Nidaan has its different parameters. It’s not as simple as in modern medicines. Prakriti parikshan, Saar, Sahanan(Compactness), Vyayam shakti(Exercise), Agni (Digestion)all these parameters are  studied by an ayurvedist. An ayurvedist makes a clear picture of the individual by understanding a patient as a whole and also  decides what kind of mode of  preparation to be used for the patient. Panch KashayKalpana(SWARAS(Juice),CHURNA(powder),KALK,HIM,PHANT,)  is based on this principle.

So I emphasis that patient must take the ayurvedic medicine under the guidance of an Ayurvedic physician.

Conclusion

Dysmenorrhoea can be successfully manageable through Ayurveda.

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                                                                   Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma  

                                                                   Dr Gagandeep Sharma   

                                                                   Ayurvedic Physician

                                                                   Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya    ,                                                                                                                                                                      Nabha,Distt Patiala                                                                                                                          9569266659,9465343479      

                                                                     www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com                                                                                      smily_himanshu@yahoo.com       

The Heat applied to the painful area may bring relief, and a warm bath twice a day also may help.