Cramping and bloating are normal during menstrual cycles.

• Excessive level of hormone prostaglandins – This causes abnormal contractions of the uterus during menstruation, causing pain and cramping.
• Smoking
• Overweight or obesity
• Irregular menstrual bleeding
• Heavy bleeding during periods
• Family history of menstrual cramps
• Started puberty at or before age 11

Dysmenorrhea is the most common gynecological disorder in women, occurring between 16% and 91% in women of reproductive age, with severe pain in 2%-29% of them.

Depending on the cause, dysmenorrhea is divided into two types: primary and secondary.

Primary dysmenorrhea is the crampy pain in the lower abdomen before or during the menstrual period. Primary dysmenorrhea is not a symptom of any underlying gynecologic disorder.

Secondary dysmenorrhea originates from disorders in the reproductive system. Pain levels gradually increase during menstruation and may not go away even after the period has passed. This is pain can be associated with the underlying gynecological disorders like:

1. Endometriosis
2. Adenomyosis
3. Pelvic inflammatory disease
4. Ovarian cysts
5. Fibroids of the uterus

Ayurvedic treatment options include management with ayurvedic medications and in some cases the treatment may include detox therapies like panchakarma.

The treatment regimen for gynecological disorders consists of a combination of internal medications and in few cases medications for external application. In addition, doctors would advise on simple diet and lifestyle modifications.

Yes, you can. Ayurvedic medications do not interfere with Allopathic medications. However, the doctor will go through the list of medication you are taking before giving his final opinion.

At UWAY we have a panel of distinguished and experienced Gynecologists, who can effectively & successfully treat and manage your dysmenorrhea. 

Ayurveda medications are usually a very safe and effective option for treating dysmenorrhea.

At UWAY, our doctors prescribe only proven medicines from well-established and reputed ayurvedic medicine manufacturers. However, just like certain foods do not always agree with everyone, few ayurvedic medicines may cause mild side effects in some patients. This is very rare though.  In case you notice any such issue you can always talk to your consulting doctor or our medical team.

Consultations at UWAY can last anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes. We require most of the medical records related to the current problem, the medicines you are on currently and for pre-existing conditions for diabetes, hypertension, thyroid, cardiac issues etc.