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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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