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Abnormal uterine bleeding refers to                    are both herbs which strengthen and
        excessive blood flow caused by lack of                 improve the function of the reproductive

        ovulation which affects hormone levels;                system and pacify aggravated doshas
        it’s most common soon after menarche                   and are useful along with vata and pitta

        and before menopause. As per Ayurveda,  lowering diet and lifestyle.
        ovulation is the result of pitta, in the
        form of hormones, and vata, because it                 Girls who start menstruating before age 11

        involves expulsion of the ovum from the  years are at higher risk for premenstrual
        follicle due to the action of hormones.                syndrome and have severe pain, longer

        Therefore, vata and pitta pacifying diet               periods, and longer menstrual cycles.
        and lifestyle are recommended.                         Being overweight can also increase the risk
                                                               for painful periods and cramps, also called

        Primary amenorrhea (prathamika                         dysmenorrhea. Dysmenorrhea is generally
        anartava), which is when the girl has                  a disorder of vata, so oiling (abhyanga) and

        not begun to menstruate by age 16                      enema (basti) are beneficial after cleansing
        years, along with the lack of signs of                 the channels.
        sexual development (such as breasts

        and pubic hair), requires consultation
        by a gynecologist. Per Ayurveda, the

        cause is considered to be congenital
        abnormalities (Sahaja vikruti) and is
        treated with herbs and mantras.



        Oligomenorrhea, or infrequent

        menstrual cycles occurring more than 35
        days apart, is common in early teenage
        females, as is scanty flow. Weight loss and

        eating disorders in adolescent girls lead
        to reduced reproductive hormones and

        can also cause hypothyroidism. Elevated
        stress increases cortisol levels, which can
        also lower reproductive hormone levels.

        Excessive athletic training is associated
        with amenorrhea or oligomenorrhea.

        Ashokarishta and Rajah pravartani






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