Menorrhagia, in Marathi, is often referred to as “अति रक्तस्त्राव” (ati raktastrav). Yepp, you’re right, it means heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding. Lots of women face this, and it’s kinda distressing, eh? The most obvious sign is super heavy bleeding during periods—like soaking through pads or tampons every couple of hours. Blot clots larger than a rupee coin? Not good. Plus, it can make you feel really tired or give that annoying sensation of not having enough energy.
Now, causes—there can be many! Hormonal imbalances are often at the root, ‘specially when estrogen and progesterone are off balance. But it could also be uterine fibroids, polyps, or even more complex stuff like thyroid issues and blood clotting disorders. Sometimes it’s really an intertwined mess of reasons.
As for Ayurveda… yes, it has good stuff to offer. Ashoka bark (Ashoka in Sanskrit, and matching quite well with its Marathi name) and Shatavari are often used remedies. Ashoka is believed to tone the uterus and help with bleeding. Shatavari, that wonder herb, it nourishes and supports reproductive health overall. To manage menorrhagia, they’re sometimes used in churna (powder) form or as part of a decoction. But don’t just jump in—match those herbs to your prakriti and see an Ayurvedic doctor first.
Diet’s crucial too. Avoiding spicy/fermented foods and including cooling, Pitta-pacifying foods like cucumber, melons, rice? Yep, those’re often recommended. And managing stress—like really needing to calm Vata and Pitta—is another piece of the puzzle. Yoga, meditation—possibly oil massage—can do wonders!
If someone around you’s finding things’re quite intense or unbearable, it could be time to seek medical help immediately, just in case there’s an underlying issue Ayurveda alone can’t address. Prioritize immediate care if symptoms go beyond mere inconvenience.
