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How to increase period flow naturally - #25392

Sunita
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I get periods but usually last for 2 days. The blood color is bright red. Periods have regular cycle of 28-30days. I usually see mild PMS symptoms like bloating and indigestion. I want to improve the flow and have better hormonal balance. Age-38

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Avoid spicy, oily and processed food. Regular exercise and meditation. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Tab.Shatavari 2-0-2 Sy. M2TONE 15ml twice

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Based on your description, it seems like the menstrual phase is somewhat shorter than average, combined with the bright red color. This can sometimes be linked to an imbalance in the Vata and Pitta doshas, affecting circulation and hormonal activity. In Ayurveda, enhancing your Agni (digestive fire) and balancing Vata and Pitta may support a healthier flow.

First, consider your diet. Having a warm, nourishing diet can help. Ensure that you include ghee in your meals, as it is calming for Vata and supportive of digestion. Foods like root vegetables, nuts, seeds, and grains, such as quinoa and rice, can be beneficial. Avoid excessively spicy, fried, or overly acidic foods that might aggravate Pitta.

For improving hormonal balance, try an herbal approach with Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus). It’s known to support the female reproductive system. Taking a Shatavari supplement or decoction once daily in warm water or milk can be supportive.

Regular lifestyle routines also play a crucial role. Establish a consistent daily routine; wake up and go to bed, ideally by 10pm. Allow time for adequate rest and ensure you engage in regular, gentle exercise, such as yoga or walking.

Addressing stress is essential, as stress can disrupt the menstrual cycle. Practicing meditation, deep breathing, or mindfulness can help calm the mind and regulate hormones.

Hydration should not be overlooked. Lukewarm water or herbal teas like fennel or chamomile can support digestion and help alleviate PMS symptoms like bloating.

Finally, keep in mind any contraindications for your current health condition or medications you might be taking before making significant changes or introducing new supplements or herbs, speaking with a healthcare professional could be beneficial. Remember, the journey to a balanced menstrual cycle and hormones is unique, and might take some time to notice changes.

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HELLO SUNITA

Low flow during periods,

Modern view- Low menstrual flow indicates suboptimal shedding of endometriL lining often due to Poor blood circulation uterus Estrogen deficiency Uterine hypoplasia Hormonal imbalance Stress or nutritional deficinecies

Ayurvedic view:- Rajo kshaya refers to scanty flow or thinning of menstrual blood due to Apana vata dusti - disrupted downward moving vata Rasa rakta dhatu kshaya- nutritional depletion of blood and plasma tissue Weak digestiin affecting tissue nutrition Reproductive tissue weakness Blocked pelvic circulation

If not corrected this can lead to infertility

Phase wise ayurvedic plan 1) Menstrual phase (day 1-5)- cleansing plase Goal- Allow complete shedding + clear apana vata -patrangasava- 10 ml with water twice daily after food -ashokarista- 15 ml with equal water after meals twcie daily -lohasava - 10 ml with water before meals twice daily

Home remedies- Warm cow milk with 1 tsp ghee + saffron+jaggery 1 tsp sesame seed+ jaggery daily

Diet- Avoid cold dry and raw food Use warm soupy iron rich food like beetroot dates sesame drumstick Hydrate well

Lifestyle- avoid strenous work Keep abdomen warm Gentle nadi sodhana pranayam

Yoga- supta baddha konsana,shavasana with abdominal breathing Mild nadi sodhana Bhramari - 5 min morning and night

2) follicular phase(day 6-12) norishment and follicle growth Goal-Build rasa rakta dhatu thicken endometrium

-phala ghrita- 1tsp empty stomach with warm milk -shatavari kalpa- 1tsp with watm milk twice daily -narayan taila massage- gentle lower abdomen and back massage

Diet- increase healthy fats- ghee,nuts,seeds Iron rich foods - raisins,dates,beetroot,spinach Protein- moong,urad,soaked almond,milk Use turmeric,ashwagandha,methi in diet Avoid- coffee,proccesed food,raw and cold items Mental stress or excessive travel

Yoga- baddhakonsana,pachimottasana,bhujangasana,setu bandhasana,anjaneyasana Pranayam- anulon vilom ,ujjayi

Diet- dates figs soaked walmuts ghee based sweets Rice with ghee, warm milk with saffron

Yoga- baddha konsana,viparita karani,ustrasana , matsyasana, chakki chalanasana Pranayam- kapalbhati anulom vilom,bhramari

Panchakarma if feasible go for Uttar basti - best for conceiving Nd for thin endometrium + poor flow

And nasya - instill 2 drops of anu taila in each nostril every morning

Avoid exceesive workout,stress,late nught Hormone disrupting plastics,perfumes etc Skipping meals or heavy fasting Maintaok regular sleep wake cycle Use organic cotton pads and avoid synthetic liners during menstruation Keep abdomen warm - wear wadm clothes,avoid bare feet on cold floor

Fertility boosting foods Iron rice- beetroot raisuns dates methi Omega-3 rich - flax seeds walnuts Ghee 1 tsp daily

Do follow Thank you Hope this might be helpful

Dr Maitri Acharya

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Hi Sunita Have you checked your Haemoglobin, TSH,T3 and T4, if not please go through that .

Meanwhile you can start 1.Mensokot tab 2-0-2 before food 2.Ashokarishtam 15ml twice daily after food 3.Thriphala tab 2 at bedtime

*Do Yoga /mild exercises /Walking regularly *Include pomegranate, dates, Raisins, Leafy vegetables in your diet *You must take 3-4litres of water/day *Avoid all junk and processed foods *Avoid tea/coffee

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Sunita
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Hemoglobin and TSH are normal. I will do t3 and t4 test in coming months.

I have triphala powder, is it ok to take powder in warm water at night or should take tablet only .

Is there any replacement for mensokot tab, I live out of india and may not find it.

Also is ashokariahta same as dashmoolariahta?

Thriphala powder is totally fine, you can have 1tsp with ½glass of warm water.

EVECARE tablet(Himalaya) ,will you get this? (You can have in the same dose)

*Ashokarishtam and Dasamoolarishtam are totally different, the first one has the property of female hormonal regulation too.But of you didn’t have the option to get Ashokarishtam please do have Dasamoolarishtam because it has the property of VATA ANULOMANA , due to which it can also helps your problem to a limit .

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Sunita
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Thanks, How long should I be taking these and also will these help in improving egg quality as well, if I want to conceive naturally. Also will there be any side effects I should be taking care of

Around 2-3months you can take (2weeks before each menstruation you can start the medication and need to stop during menstruation menstruation)

After finishing this course of medication please do follow up for your next concern (pregnancy related)

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Avoid salty,sour, spicy food items, fast foods, bakery

1. Varanadi kashayam - 15 ml with boiled hot water morning and evening empty stomach

2. Ashokarishtam - 25 ml morning and night after food

3. Rejapravartini vati - 2 tab twice a day after food

4. Kanchanara gugulu - 1 tab with kashayam

5. Pushyanuga choornam - half tspn with honey night after food.

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