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My Periods are not stopping since 15 days
Gynecology and Obstetrics
Question #23036
355 days ago
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My Periods are not stopping since 15 days - #23036

Monika
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I have got my periods on 13 may, during first 5 days the flow was not there but later it is increasing gradually, i took pause mf tablet for 4 days till yesterday but i dont see any difference. I am still bleeding

Age: 24
Chronic illnesses: Irregular periods
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Musalikhadiradi kashayam 15ml twice daily before food diluted with 45ml Luke water Point capsule 2-2-2 afterfood Evecare tablet 2-2-2 afterfood Ashokarishatm30ml thrice daily after food

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Please donot ignore this symptom and dnt play with your health.

Take Tab. Pause (allopathy medicine) else you may experience too much weakness and also have some complications.

Supportively you can eat

Bottle Gourd Ash Gourd Petha (sweet)

Do Shirshasan

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Monika
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355 days ago

i have taken pause mf for 4 days still didn’t see the result

Continue Pause for more 4-5 days.

Also go for a USG.

You may need to go for a D&C

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PLEASE investigate first

USG WHOLE ABDOMEN TFT First know route cause then take any medication Thanks

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Monika
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355 days ago

i have done usg last year, didn’t have anything i have been facing this issue since april.

But you face issue this year not last year…USG changes every 6 months …so please do USG WHOLE ABDOMEN WITH TFT(thyroid profile)…it’s main cause of mensis irregularity naw days

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Continue pause by increasing the dose, consultation with gynaecologist is required Once it stops see your next cycle , if persist, we can then start ayurvedic medicine, once stopping excess bleed

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Beta there are many reasons for prolonged mensural bleed. This is abnormal. With pause tab, take iron supplements. Along with it consult gynecologist for USG (lower abdomen and pelvis). While you do all investigations these may help regulate bleeding:

*Ashokarishta – 15 ml with equal water after meals, twice daily

*Pradarantak lauh- tablet (or 250–500 mg),Once or twice a day with Honey, ghee, or as directed

*M2 tone tablet( 2-0-2)

Will definitely help. Keep diet rich in iron rich food like fruits, chukundar, rasins etc. Dont eat spicy food or sour , hot food at all.

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HELLO MONIKA, YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROLONGED MENSTRUAL BLEEDING (15+DAYS),DESPITE TAKING PAUSE MF FOR 4DAYS. THIS CONDITION MAY BE DUE TO -HORMONAL IMBALANCE(ESTROGEN DOMINANCE,PROGESTERONE DEFICIENCY) -PCOS/PCOD -THICKENED ENDOMETRIUM OR FIBROIDS -STRESS,WEIGHT FLUCTUATIONS -THYROID DYSFUNCTION OR ANAEMIA

DO THIS TEST AS SOON AS POSSIBLE- -PELVIC ULTRASOUND(TOCHECK UTERUS,OVARIES,ENDOMETRIAL THICKNESS) -CBC -TSH,FSH,LH,PROLACTINE

START REGESTRONE 5MG 1-1-1 FOR 4 DAYS BLEEDING WILL STOPS WITHIN 48 HOURS

PAUSE MF ALONE MAY HAVE NOT WORKED -IT CONTROLS BLEEDING DUE TO VESSEL FRAGILITY BUT DOES NOT CORRECT HORMONAL IMBALANCE -SO WITH THAT TAKE REGESTRONE 5 MG AS OF NOW BUT NOT ADVISABLE TO TAKE FOR NEXT CYCLE

BEFORE NEXT CYCLE GO FOR PROPER EXAMINATION AS THIS MUCH BLEEDING WILL HARM TO YOU

SO FIRST DIAGNOSIS AND THEN TREATMENT IS VERY MUCH NECESSARY

YOU CAN START MILD AND SAFE AYURVEDIC MEDICINES TO REDUCE BLEEDING FOR NEXT CYLCE 1)ASHOKARISTA(BAIDYANATH/DOOTPAPESHWAR)- 20 ML WITH EQUAL WATER TWICE DAILY AFTER MEALS

2)PATRANGASAVA- 20 ML WITH WATER TWICE DAAILY BEFORE MEALS

3)PRAVAL PISTI+KANDUDHA RASA(PLAIN)-125 MG EACH WITH HONEY TWICE DAILY AFTER MEALS

THIS WILL HELP BALANCE PITTA, SUPPORT ENDOMETRIAL HEALTH AND REDUCE EXCESSIVE FLOW

AVOID SPICY,SOUR,FRIED AND FERMENTED FOODS EXCESS TEA/COFFEE NON VEG AND EGGS

EAT- RICE+MOONG DAL KHICHDI POMEGRANATE, BANANA,BOILED APPLE COCONUT WATER,CORIANDER WATER

-COMPLETE REST ADVISED- AVOID EXERCISE OR HEAVY LIFTING COLD FOOT BATH(ONCE DAILY,10 MINUTES)-REDUCES PELVIC HEAT AVOID STRESS

GO FOR ULTRASOUND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

THANK YOU

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Monika
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355 days ago

Hey Thankyou for the detailed response. If I were to take the regestrone and pause now…when do I start the ayurvedic medicines? And when do I go for USG?

YOU CAN START IT WITH REGESTRONE AND PAUSE MF AS IT IS SAFE AND WILL HELP IN REDUCING PERIOD FLOW AND CONTINUE THIS FOR 1 MONTH AND OBSERVE BLEEDING IN NEXT MONTH BUT YES PLEASE FOR USG ONCE BLEEDING STOPS ON 4-5 TH DAYS AFTER BLEEDING STOPS COMPLETELY GO FOR USG AFTER THAT WE CAN TREAT THIS PROPERLY TILL THEN SYMPTOMATIC TREATMENT IS GIVEN

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

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Your symptoms are suggesting of strong abnormal uterine bleeding please get usg abdomen to get it done to know the exact cause

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Hello Monika

"NO NEED TO WORRY "

" I WILL HELP YOU TO RECOVER WITH UR HEAVY PERIODS "

UR ISSUE

LMP - 13 May Initial 5 Days - Flow wasn’t there Heavy Periods Flow Stared Later ( Total 15 + Days ) Taking Pause Tablet twice a Day Still Heavy Periods Not Stopping

* It’s Common to have period Imabncce now a days with Hectic Stressful Life diet and lifestyle womens have *. Don’t worry there are Good Ayurvedic Treatment available for complete recovery

MY ASSESSMENT

POSSIBILITIES

- Hormonal Imablance - Stress Physical Strain - PCOD/PCOS - Estrogen Surge Dominance - Thick Endometrium Bleeding heavily - Uterine Fibroid / Endometriosis - Recent Heavy Travels

TREATMENT

1.CONTINUE ONGOING TREATMENT

* Continue Pause 1 Tab twice a Day for 5 More Days * U can Add Tab.Regestrone 5 mg 1 Tab thrice a Day for 2 Days till it Stops Bleeding * Then Undergo Investigations

2 ) STILL IF PERIOD NOT STOPS THEN START AYURVEDIC MEDICINES TO CONTROL HEAVY PERIODS INITIALLY

a ) To Stop Period Flow till it Stops * Tab.Pradarantak Ras ( Baidyanath Pharma) 2 -0-2 After Food * Tab.Raktastambhak ( Dhootapapeahwar Pharma) 2 -0-2 After Food

b)Safe Ayurvedic Hormone Balance Tablet ( Natural Hormones Regulator to Correct Hormonal Imablance) * Tab.Eugynin - L ( Gufic Pharma 2 -0- 2 After Food * Syrup.M 2 Tone ( Charak Pharma) 15 ml -0-15 ml Night After Food

INVESTIGATION

Once Flow Stops then

1.Local Gynecologist OPD Inclinic Visit Offline for Physical Examination

2.Investigations * Ultrasound Scan Abdomen Pelvis * TSh Estrogen Prolactin

DO REVIEW ME WITH THE REPORTS & GYNECOLOGIST PHYSICAL FINDINGS SO I CAN TREAT U BEST THROUGH AYURVEDA

DO’S - Prefer Alkaline Highly Nutritious Healthy Leafy Vegetables Fruits salads sprouts Fibers Soaked Dry Fruits Apple Pomegranate Ragi Beet Palak Carrot Dates Regular.Plenty of water Fluids Juices intake etc

DON’TS - Too Acidic Spicy Salty Sour Masala Fried Fast Juck Foods Bakery Foods Processed Packed Canned foods Sweets Oily Pickles Soya etc

PHYSICAL EXERCISE - Walking Jogging Mild Mobility Flexibility Exercise

YOGA - Anulom Vilom Vajrasan Paschimottanasan Gomukhasan Surya Namaskar ( Once Periods Stops )

LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION Avoid Heavy Travels Overthinking Unnecessary Thoughts Panicness Stres Prior to Periods Sleep Early Wake Up Early Avoid Sedentary lifestyles or Too Much Physical Strain Stress

STRESS REGIME

Dhyan Meditation

REGARDS

Dr Arun Desai

God Bless You 😊🙏

If you have any questions u can ask me.I will answer to the level of your satisfaction.U have text option here

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Thank you for reaching out, Mounika prolonged or delayed heavy bleeding, even after medication suggests a deeper or Monal or uterine disturbances. According to Ayurveda. We aim to regulate this gently. Start on Styplon tablets one tablet twice daily Strirasayana vati-one tablet twice daily after food with warm water Asoka aristha-40 teaspoon with equal quantity of water twice daily after food You may also take lodhrasava if flow remains high Include rice, water, pomegranate, and cow ghee in your diet Avoid source, spicy and heavy foods Take rest, reduce screen time and stay hydrated If bleeding continuous in person, evaluation is necessary for personalised care

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HELLO DEAR MONIKA,

Thankyou for sharing your concern. persistent uterine bleeding that intensifies after the 5th day and continues beyond two weeks is a clear indication of ATYARTAVA in ayurvedic terms.

This often results from Rasta-pitta vitiation, Apana vata imbalance, and underlying Dhatu kshaya or hormonal disturbances.

Medicines like pause mf can arrest bleeding for short time by acting on capillary integrity, but without treating the hormonal axis and uterine tone, recurrence is likely.

#INVESTIGATIONS TO BE DONE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE 1)TVS(transvaginal sonography) to rule out structural causes like endometrial hyperplasia, fibroids or pcos

2)BLOOD PROFILE- CBC, tsh, lh, fsh, serum prolactin

#IMMEDIATE MEDICAL SUPPORT- to stop bleeding quickly . TAB REGESTRONE 5 MG- 1-1-1 for 4 days mostly experience relief within 48 hours. however this is only a short term fix and not suitable for repeated cycles without examination

#AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT PLAN start following combination to stop recurrent bleeding gently while restoring long term balance

1)Nagakeshar churna- 250 mg with honey= acts as a natural styptic and reduces excess menstrual flow effectively

2)Pushyanuga churna- 3gm with cold water twice daily after meals= strengthens the endometrium and controls vitiated rakta-pitta

3)Stree vyadhihari ras- 125 mg twice a day with honey=supports hormonal harmony and uterine tone

4)Sukumar ghrita- 5ml on empty stomach every morning with lukewarm water= promotes proper apana vata flow and prevents slotting or congestion in the reproductive system

#DIET RECOMMENDATIONS- encourage foods that col,nourish and support rasa and rakta dhatu

include- -musk melon, pomegranate, coconut water -bottle gourd soup , moong dal with rice -homemade rice kanji or barley water

Avoid- -red chilli, vinegar, tamarind, fermented foods -excessive caffeine, chocolates, deep fried snacks -overexertion, late nights and emotional stress -avoid travelling during this time

#LIFESTYLE SUPPORT -restorative yoga- viparita karani , supta baddha konasana -breathing techniques- sheetali pranayam, Chandra anulom-vilom -avoid heavy workouts, long screen hours, or fasting during periofs

Monika, prolonged and excessive uterine bleeding, especially in young woman with a history of irregular periods , is not just a superficial cycle disturbance - it is your body’s way of signalling internal hormonal and Doshi imbalance, most likely involving a combination of pitta aggravation, apana vata distortion and rasa rakta dhatu depletion.

when left unchecked, this type of bleeding can gradually lead to chronic fatigue, nutritional deficiencies, iron depletion anemia, hormonal axis suppression, and even affect your fertility and psychological wellbeing.

conventional medications like pause mf , regestrone may temporarily reduce bleeding through vasoconstriction , but they do not address the functional weakness of the uterus or the erratic hormonal fluctuations driving the condition.

As and Ayurvedic physician, I urge you to understand that your reproductive health is a delicate interplay of diet, stress, metabolism and emotional balance. to heal deeply and sustainably, we must work on correcting the root cause by restoring the breakage of pathogenesis. using medications herbal, rejuvenation and personalised food and lifestyle plan.

herbs like nagakeshara and pushyanug are not just hemostatic, they are medhya, garbhasya balya(uterine tonics) and correct the quality of blood, tone of uterine channels, and balance of hormonal secretions overtime .

moreover, the you resign your daily routine, menstrual hygiene , emotional regulation, and stress responses wit ayurvedic principles the body begins to repair itself naturally.

this journey is not only about stopping the current bleeding but about nourishing your reproductive fire, regulating cycles and protecting your long-term fertility and vitality. you are still in the healing phase, and with gentle ayurvedic support, mindful rest, cooling nutrition , and ongoing. monitoring, your cycles can became regular, pain-free and balanced.

I am here to support you throughout this process-and once we stop this current episode, we willl stabilise your hormonal rhythm and strengthen your uterus to prevent such episodes from returning.

hope you understand my words

thank you

Dr. Hemanshu Mehta

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Based on what you’re experiencing, it looks like your menstrual cycle might be out of balance. It’s important to consider both your immediate health and the longer-term underlying causes from an Ayurvedic perspective. Since you’re describing prolonged bleeding, it would be wise to seek immediate medical attention to ensure there are no severe or urgent issues at play.

In terms of Ayurveda, prolonged or heavy menstruation can be linked to an imbalance in the Pitta dosha, often aggravated by diet, lifestyle, or emotional stress. Here are some steps and remedies that might be beneficial for you:

Firstly, observe your diet — aim to consume cooling and Pitta-pacifying foods. Include more fresh fruits like ripe pomegranates, grapes, and melons. You can also incorporate vegetables like cucumbers, zucchini, and leafy greens. Try to avoid spicy, sour, and excessively salty foods as these can increase Pitta.

Drinking coriander seed tea might assist in balancing the pitta dosha. Boil around a teaspoon of coriander seeds in a cup of water until it’s reduced by half, and have it twice daily.

Since stress is a major factor affecting hormonal balance, consider integrating gentle and calming practices like meditation or yoga into your daily life. Even simple breathing exercises can be effective for calming the mind and body.

Incorporate Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) into your regimen — it’s known for its ability to balance Pitta and support healthy menstrual cycles. You can take Guduchi powder or tablets; follow the package instructions or consult with an Ayurvedic practitioner for the right dosage.

Additionally, ensure you’re not physically overextending yourself during this time, as rest is crucial, especially during prolonged menses.

While these recommendations may help, they are a complement to proper medical consultation. Please ensure to consult a healthcare professional for a comprehensive evaluation of your condition, especially since the bleeding has continued despite medication.

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