Period issue headache and weight gain often increasing weight - #30352
I have pcod problem anddon'tget periods regularly.Suffering with sinus and migrane problem too.Need a best remedy for my problem.I have pcod problem anddon'tget periods regularly.Suffering with sinus and migrane problem too.Need a best remedy for my problem
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Hello Surekha From your history, it seems you are having PCOD with irregular periods, along with sinus and migraine issues. But dont worry we are here to help you outđ
In Ayurveda, PCOD arises due to KaphaâVata imbalance and improper metabolism (Agni dysfunction) leading to Aartava Dushti (menstrual irregularity). Migraine and sinus indicate Kapha congestion with Vata aggravation in the head region.
So, treatment should focus on: 1. Regulating hormones and periods 2. Reducing weight & balancing metabolism 3. Managing sinus and migraine naturally
â AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT
âĄď¸1. For PCOD & Irregular Periods
1 Rajahpravartini Vati â 1-0-1 twice daily after meals (helps regulate menstrual flow).
2 Ashokarishta â 20 ml-0-20ml with equal water after meals (balances female hormones).
3 Shatavari kalpa â 1 tsp with warm milk at night (nourishes reproductive system).
âĄď¸ 2. For Weight & Metabolism
1 Triphala Churna â 1 tsp with warm water at bedtime (detox + weight balance).
2 Kanchanar Guggulu â 2-0-2 twice daily after meals (helps in PCOD cysts, weight control).
âĄď¸3. For Sinus & Migraine
1 Sitopaladi Churna â ½ tsp with honey twice daily (relieves sinus & phlegm).
2 Anu Taila (nasal drops) â 2 drops in each nostril in morning (clears nasal passages, reduces sinus headache).
đIn migraine attacks: Apply pastes of sandalwood or jaiphal (nutmeg) with rose water on forehead for relief.
SOS MEDICATION 1 pathyakashadhtryadi ks tab 2-0-2 in case of migraine headache
â DIET AND LIFESTYLE TIPS
âAvoid milk products, bakery, fried, and junk food â they increase Kapha and worsen PCOD + sinus.
âď¸Take more fresh vegetables, fruits (papaya, pomegranate), barley, horse gram, turmeric, cinnamon.
âď¸Practice regular exercise / yoga (Surya Namaskar, Kapalbhati, Bhramari pranayama) for hormone balance and sinus relief.
âď¸Maintain a regular sleep schedule and avoid day-time sleep.
With consistent treatment and lifestyle modification for 2â3 months, you should see improvement in periods, headache frequency, and weight management.
Wish you a good healthđ
Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate
HELLO SUREKHA,
PCOD -Your ovaries make small fluid- filled cysts due to hormonal imbalance -This causes irregular periods, weight gain, acne, hair issues, infertility in some cases. -In Ayurveda, it is mainly due to kapha imbalance (heaviness, blockages) with vata disturbance (irregularity)
MIGRAINES AND SINUS -These are related to kapha (congestion, heaviness in head, mucus) and Pitta/ vata imbalance (headache, pain, sensitivity) -The root is Ama (toxins) blocking the channels
So, treatment must -clear toxins -balance hormones -improve metabolism -relieve sinus and headache -manage weight and regularise cycles
TREATMENT GOALS -Regulate menstrual cycle and ovulation -reduce ovarian cysts naturally -correct metabolism-> weight loss -improve sinus health and reduce migraine frequency -provide mental calmness, improve fertility potential
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
FOR PCOD AND WEIGHT
1) KANCHANAR GUGGULU= 2 tabs twice daily after meals =breaks cysts, balances kapha , reduces swelling and weight
2) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water at night =detoxifies, clears bowel, helps weight management
3) TRIKATU CHURNA= 1/4 tsp with honey once daily =boosts metabolism ,burns fat, clears ama
4) ASHOKARISHTA= 20 ml with water twice daily after meals =balances hormones, improve uterine health, regularise periods
FOR MIGRAINE AND SINUS
1) SHITOPALADI CHURNA= 1 tsp with honey twice daily after meal =clears phlegm, reduces sinus block and headache
2) JATAMANSI CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with milk at night =calms mind, reduces stress triggered migraine
3) PATHYADI KWATHA= 20 ml with equal water once daily =migrraine remedy
EXTERNAL THERAPY
1) NASYA = instill 2 does of Anu taila in each nostril daily morning =clears sinus channels, prevents headache
LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS
SLEEP= sleep early before 11 pm, wake up early, avoid daytime sleep increase kapha
EXERCISE = Daily 30-45 min brisk walk, yoga or light jogging. essential for PCOD
Stress control= meditation, journaling, calming hobbies. stress worsens pcod and migraine
Avoid long sitting hours= sedentry lifestyle increases weight and kapha
DIET PLAN
FOODS TO INCLUDE
1) WHOLE GRAINS -millets= foxtail, barnyard, kodo, little millet- regulate insulin and reduce fat -quinoa, amaranth, red/brown rice -rolled oats(not instant)
2) VEGETABLES -focus on bitter, pungent, and astringent food -bitter gourd, drumstick, methi -cabbage, cauliflower, spinach, ash gourd -avoid raw salads, cook lightly and digestive spices
3) FRUITS(LOW GLYCEMIC) -amla=fresh or churna -pomegrante -apples, pears, papaya, berries
4) PROTEINS -Plant based= Moong dal, massor dal, horse gram, sprouted lentils -Animal based (if non veg)= boiled eggs, grilled fish(2 times/week)
5) HEALTHY FATS -cold pressed sesame oil -ghee=1 tsp/day -flax seed oil -seeds= flax, chia, pumpkin seeds- support estrogen balance
6) HERBS AND SPICES -turmeric, cinnamon, fenugreek, cumin, coriander, ajwian, -black pepper+ ginger
FOODS TO AVOID -cold and raw foods like smoothies, raws salads - sugar and white bread=causes weight gain and acne -fried or packaged foods= increases toxins -milk,panner,cheese= can make cysts worse -stress and late night= disrupts hormones
YOGA AND MOVEMENT
BEST YOGA ASANAS -malasana= opens pelvic region -baddha konasana= improves circulation to ovaries -Bhujangasana= stimulates abdominal organs -setu bandhasana= balances thyroid and pelvic hormones -suryanamskar= 5-7 rounds
PRANAYAM -nadi sodhana= balances hormones, calms mind - bhramari= reduces anxiety and supports pitutary -kapalbhati= light version, support metabolism
MIND BODY CONNECTION PCOD, sinus and migraine are deeply linked with stress and emotional stagnation and hormonal disorders -practicue gratitude journaling, emotional release -engage in art, music, or nature therapy -reduce overthinking and over working- both aggravate vata
DO FOLLOW THIS CONSISTENTLY FOR 3 MONTHS
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
Surekha Just take 1) haritki churan 1 chamach Subha sham khane ke baad 2) pushyanug churan 1 chamch shahd ke sath subha sham khane ke baad 3) Tab. Mahayograj gugulu 2 goli subha sham khane ke baad
For 15 days
1. Sapthasaram kashayam 15ml + 45ml lukewarm water twice daily before food. 2. Rajapravarthini vati 1 with kashayam. 3. Asokarishtam 15ml just after food twice daily.
Took these medicines till next periods and follow up
4. Haridhra khandam 1 tsp with milk at early morning
Hello, Please visit a nearby by ayurveda panchakarma clinic to start with panchakarma treatments which can effectively address all your issues though it may take some time. Take care, Kind regards.
Hello Surekha
Thank you for explaining your condition in detail. Your case of PCOD with irregular periods, sinusitis, and migraine indicates a combination of KaphaâVata imbalance, Avarana (blockage) in Artavavaha srotas (reproductive channels), Kapha dushti in Shiras (sinus congestion), and Vata aggravation in head leading to migraine. The approach will focus on hormonal balance, regularizing periods, clearing Kapha from sinuses, pacifying Vata to reduce headaches, and Rasayana (rejuvenation) for long-term balance.
đ Recommended Investigations 1. Hormonal profile â LH, FSH, Prolactin, AMH, Testosterone, Insulin fasting. 2. Pelvic USG â for ovarian cyst status. 3. Thyroid profile (TSH, Free T3, T4). 4. Fasting blood sugar & lipid profile. 5. Vitamin D3 & B12 levels.
đ Internal Medicine For PCOD (cycle regulation & hormonal balance)
1. Ashokarishta â 20 ml with equal water after lunch & dinner. 2. Kanchanar guggulu â 2 tablets twice daily after meals (reduces cysts & regulates hormones). 3. Shatavari churna â 1 tsp with warm milk at night (balances female hormones).
For Sinus & Migraine
1. Pathyadi Kashayam â 15 ml with equal warm water, twice daily before food (for migraine). 2. Haridra Khanda â 1 tsp with warm milk (for sinus, immunity, anti-allergy). 3. Sitopaladi churna + Godanti bhasma â 1 tsp + 250 mg with honey, twice daily (for headache & sinus congestion).
đ External Therapies 1. Nasya therapy (Anu taila) â 2 drops in each nostril in morning after bath (clears sinuses, prevents migraine). 2. Shiro abhyanga (head oil massage) â with Brahmi taila / Ksheerabala taila, twice a week (calms Vata, reduces migraine). 3. Steam inhalation â with ajwain or eucalyptus leaves, 2â3 times weekly (sinus relief).
đĽ Diet & Nutrition Tips
â Avoid - Junk, fried foods, sweets (aggravate Kapha & PCOD). - Cold, refrigerated food & drinks (worsen sinus). - Excess coffee/tea, late-night dinners (trigger migraine).
â Include - Warm, light meals â moong dal, vegetable soups, khichdi. - Spices: cumin, fennel, turmeric, ginger â aid digestion & hormonal balance. - Fruits: papaya, pomegranate, apple (avoid banana & curd at night). - Flax seeds, sesame seeds â regulate hormones. - Tulsi-ginger tea daily for sinus & immunity.
đż Lifestyle Modifications 1. Daily routine â early sleep (10â11 pm), wake before 7 am. 2. Exercise â brisk walk or yoga 30 min daily (helps weight & PCOD). 3. Stress management â meditation, pranayama (stress worsens PCOD & migraine). 4. Avoid long gaps between meals.
đ§đťââď¸ Yoga & Pranayama 1. For PCOD: Bhujangasana, Malasana, Setu Bandhasana, Surya Namaskar (slow pace). 2. For Sinus: Kapalabhati (gentle), Jal Neti (under guidance). 3. For Migraine: Shavasana, Anulom Vilom, Bhramari pranayama (10 min daily). đ Follow up
With regular practice, periods may regulate in 2â3 months.Sinus & migraine frequency will reduce with Nasya + Pathyadi Kashayam.PCOD management needs at least 6 months of consistent treatment with lifestyle changes.
⨠With a combined approach of herbs, diet, and yoga, your periods, sinus, and migraine can be managed naturally.
With kind regards, Dr. Sumi
Treatment
1) Chandraprabha Vati before food with warm milk 2 times
2) .Pushyanuga Churna-2gm + Shatavari Churna-2gm + Shankha Bhasma-150mg + Laghumalini Vasant Rasa-500mg + Shatapushpa churna-2 gm after food with water 2 times aday
3.) Tab. Varunadi Kashaya-2tab before food 2 times
4.) Ashokarishta-3tsf after food 3 times
Diet and Lifestyle
Pathya: Exercise, low calorie diet. In obese patients â Vigorous exercise, asana, pranayama.
Apathya: High calorie, carbohydrates, fat rich diet, bakery items, fast food.
1.Kanchanar guggulu 2 tab twice with water, after meals 2.Ashokarishta 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 3.Shiroshooladi vajra rasa 2 tab twice daily with milk twice daily after meals 4.Anu oil - 2 drops in each nostril once daily
Dear Surekha You need to start with Tablet M2TONE 1-0-1 Rajapravartini vati 1-0-1 Both after food with water Pathyadi kadha 15 ml twice daily after food with water Yastimadhu churan 1tsp twice daily after food with honey avoid processed fatty fast sugary street foods Do pranayam lom -vilom bhastrika kapalbhati daily for 5-10mins twice.
Hi surekha this is Dr Vinayak as considering your problem⌠See maa you already diagnosed with pcod âŚsince how many days are you having this issue?? Itâs k but if the cyst size is big then you have to go with one sitting of classical VIRECHANA⌠which best ever treatment for pcod issueâŚ
Along with internal medicine⌠Rx- T rajapravartini vati 2-0-2after food Kumari asava 10ml after food twice Varunadi kashaya 10ml twice after food T chandraprabhaa vati 1-0-1after food But better go with virechana treatmentâŚfor best result
Hello Surekha ji, Treatment - 1. Chitrakadi vati -2-0-2 before meal for 3 days 2. Nastapushpantak ras 2-0-2 with lukewarm water after meal 3. Patrangasav and 4. Ashokaristha- 20 ml of both with 40 ml of water after meal 5.Rajah pravartini vati 2-0-2 after meal 6. Shatavari churna+shatpushpa churna - 3gm each with 1 cup of milk at bedtime Diet- Avoid icecream, colddrink,fast food, oily food especially during periods. Eat fruits,dry fruits,milk instead of snacking on packaged items. Yoga - Anulom vilom, bhastrika, kapalbhati,malasana. Lifestyle modification - . Pratice yoga daily . Sound sleep for atleast 7 hours . Walking for 20 min daily . Stress management -Through meditation, walking, journaling. Recommended tests- Hemoglobin level Vit D ,B12 Thyroid profile USG lower abdomen Donât worry , follow these and you will definitely get relief. Donât hesitate to reach out for any further query. Would like to hear your improvement in the review. Take care Regards, Dr. Anupriya
No need to worry,
Start taking these medications, 1.Ashokarishta 20ml with equal amount of Lukewarm water just after having meal twice in a day. 2.Rajahpravartni vati 1-1-1 3.kanchnaar guggulu 2-0-2 for chewing. 4.Tab.aloes compound 1-0-1
*Daily take 1tsf of powder of large fennel seeds with lukewarm water twice in a day empty stomach.
Follow up after 30 days.
Take caređ
Kind Regards, Dr.Isha Ashok Bhardwaj
Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD), irregular periods, and sinus-migraine issues can be interconnected and challenging. Addressing this requires a comprehensive approach through Ayurvedic practices which focus on dosha balance.
In Ayurveda, PCOD is often linked to an imbalance of Kapha and Vata doshas. Begin by adjusting your diet to pacify these doshas. Opt for a warm, easily digestible diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Reduce intake of dairy, sugar, and processed foods â these can aggravate Kapha and lead to weight gain. Include spices in your meals like cumin, turmeric, and fenugreek to boost your digestive fire (Agni).
Sinus and migraine headches are often associated with Vata and Kapha disturbances as well. Practicing daily steam inhalation with eucalyptus essential oil or a pinch of turmeric can provide relief for sinus issues. This should be done carefully by leaning over a bowl of hot water, covering your head with a towel, and inhaling slowly.
Manage stressâa key factor in migrainesâthrough meditation and yoga which help in balance Vata dosha. Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing) is particularly effective for calming both mind and body. Practice it daily for about 5-10 minutes in the morning.
For hormonal balance in PCOD and to improve your menstrual cycle, consider herbal remedies like Ashwagandha or Shatavari. These herbs can aid in balancing hormones and improving reproductive health. Itâs important to consult an Ayurvedic practitioner before starting any herbal remedies to ensure theyâre suited for your personal constitution.
Consistency is key. Regular physical activity is crucialâengage in moderate exercises like walking or yoga every day for at least 30 minutes. A disciplined lifestyle with proper sleep, balanced diet, and regulated stress will promote harmony within your body.
However, persistent migraine and any rapidly worsening symptoms require immediate medical attention to rule out any serious underlying issues. Always prioritize safety and consult a healthcare professional if needed.
Your symptoms point towards an imbalance in vata and kapha doshas, often seen in PCOD, sinus, and migraine issues. A consistent routine tailored to bring these doshas into balance can greatly help. For regulating your menstrual cycle and alleviating PCOD symptoms, focus on promoting a healthy agni. Begin your day with warm water mixed with lemon juice and a teaspoon of honey on an empty stomach to kindle digestive fire.
Include foods rich in phytoestrogens like sesame seeds and flaxseeds in your diet. Avoid excessive intake of processed foods, caffeine, cold, and fried food as they can aggravate the imbalance. Regular physical activity like brisk walking or yoga helps in maintaining balance.
For migraines and sinus issues, incorporate nasya karma, a nasal therapy involving a few drops of warm, pure sesame oil or brahmi ghee in each nostril daily before morning shower. This can balance kapha in the sinus area. Also, steam inhalation with eucalyptus oil can alleviate sinus congestion. Ensure good hydration and include anti-inflammatory foods like turmeric and ginger in your meals to support overall health.
If symptoms persist or are severe, consider consulting an Ayurvedic doctor who can provide guidance based on a detailed assessment. Consistent lifestyle changes and diet adaptations are essential to see improvements over time. Balance and moderation in daily routine is key.
Stri rasyana vati Medha vati Kanchanar guggulu 1 tab each two time daily with lukewarm water Asoka aristha- 4 tsp with equal quantity of water twice daily after food
HELLO SUREKHA,
You are suffering from= PCOD with irregular periods, weight gain sinus issues, and migraine
AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT FOR PCOD + SINUS/MIGRAIN
1) LIFESTYLE -Regular sleep= fix bedtime/wake time, avoid late nights -Movement= daily brisk walk, yoga (suryanamaskar, baddha konasana, setu bandhasana)- helps balance hormones and improve circulation -Stress check= pranayam(anulom-vilom, bhramari) calms vata - pitta imbalance that often worsens migraine and cycle irregularity
2) DIET -warm, freshly cooked food, avoid cold, packaged , fried, and dairy heavy diet -more barely, green gram , methi seeds, flax seeds, drumstick leaves -favour spices that clear kapha and regulate hormones ; - turmeric, cumin, ajwain, cinnamon -reduce sugar and bakery foods that worsens pcod and weight gain
3)INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
-ASHOKARISHTA= 20 ml with equal water after meals twice daily =regulates cycles
-SHATAVARI CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm milk twice daily =nourishes reproductive tissues
-TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water = helps digestion, detoc, mild weight control
-KANCHANAR GUGGULU= 2 tabs twice daily afte meals with warm water =often used for PCOD with weight and cyst issues
-HARIDRA + TULSI DECOCTION= 1/2 tsp turmeric boiled with 4-5 tulsi leaves in a cup of water, twice daily = helpful for sinus congestion
THANK YOU
DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA
Kanchanar guggulu 1-0-1 Medha vati 1-0-1 Saraswathi aristha 2-0-2 tsp Asoka aristha 2-0-2 tsp with equal quantity of water

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