Cramping and bloating are normal during menstrual cycles.
Dysmenorrhea is the most common gynecological problem occurring between 16% and 91% in women of reproductive age, with severe pain in 2%-29% of them.
Dysmenorrhea or Menstrual cramps is the term used to describe painful periods. Conditions such as endometriosis, uterine fibroids, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) can cause menstrual cramps.
For some women, the discomfort is mild and merely annoying. For others, menstrual cramps can be severe enough to interfere with everyday activities and can be a sign of a more serious health condition that needs medical attention.
What are the Symptoms of Menstrual Cramps
- Cramping or pain in the lower abdomen,
- Low back pain that radiates down to the legs
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Headaches
Causes of Primary dysmenorrhea
- 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
Ayurveda treatment for Dysmenorrhea
- Dysmenorrhea is referred to as Kashtartava in Ayurveda.
- “Kashta” means difficult, and “artava” means menstruation.
Vata dosha plays a central role in all menstrual disorders.Vata is responsible for pains, aches, and cramps. Vyana vayu and Apana vayu, two variants of vata that control circulation and lower body activities, are implicated in dysmenorrhea. The obstruction and faulty activity of artavavaha srotas (channels that carry menstrual blood) due to vitiated doshas are seen as the root cause of kashtartava.
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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:
- Endometriosis
- Adenomyosis
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Ovarian cysts
- Fibroids of the uterus
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.
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