Menopause Symptoms and Recovery from Fibroids Operation - #36388

1.Shatavari kalpa 1 tsp twice daily with warm milk after meals 2.Kumaryasava 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 3.Brahmi ghrita 1 tsp at bedtime with warm milk 4.Chandraprabha vati 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 5.Chyawanprash 1 tsp with warm milk empty stomach in the morning

Lifestyle & Diet Tips - Abhyanga (Oil Massage): Daily warm sesame or Bala Taila massage to nourish skin and calm Vata. - Nasya with Anu Taila or Brahmi Taila: Supports brain fog and facial nerve sensation. - Diet: Favor warm, oily, protein-rich meals — moong dal, ghee, ragi, dates, soaked almonds, and seasonal fruits. - Avoid: Cold, dry, raw foods; excessive fasting; stimulants like coffee or processed sugar.

Take Ashwagandha cap 1-0-1 Shatavari cap 1-0-1 Punarnava 1 tsp + Gokahura 1 tsp boil in 1 glass water filter and drink twice daily on empty stomach Lohasava 15-0-15 mL with equal water Triphala churna 1 tsp with warm water at night While body massage with warm sesame oil Keep hydrated Regular walking

The symptoms you’re experiencing—like hot flashes, dizziness, fatigue, and irregular periods—are indeed typical of perimenopause or menopause, and they’re being exacerbated by your recent recovery from fibroids surgery. The Ayurveda approach focusses on relieving these symptoms while aiming to enhance your overall health, supporting your recovery and helping you increase body weight and muscle mass effectively.

First, let’s address your symptoms related to menopause. To balance Vata dosha, which is often unbalanced during menopause, incorporate warm, nourishing foods like soups with ghee and spices such as cumin and ginger. Prioritize cooked over raw foods, especially during colder months to strengthen your agni (digestive fire), and favor roots and tubers like sweet potatoes. Stick to a regular meal schedule to help stabilize your energy levels, and drink warm water or herbal teas like ashwagandha or shatavari.

For building muscle mass and maintaining healthy skin, consider adding more proteins such as lentils and mung beans and good fats from nuts and seeds to your diet. Practice strength-building exercises within your capacity, like yoga asanas such as Virabhadrasana (Warrior pose) to increase muscle strength and support circulation, further aiding recovery. Daily Abhyanga (oil massage), preferably with sesame or almond oil, can improve skin tone and help with relaxation.

Given your current phase of recovery from surgery, ensure you get adequate rest between activities. Stress management techniques such as meditation or pranayama can assist in alleviating brain fog and dizziness. If UTI symptoms persists, it’s prudent to seek medical attention, possibly incorporating Ayurvedic herbs like gokshura after consultation with a professional. Engage with healthcare provider for a comprehensive plan aligning with your medical history, particularly when recovering from surgery.

For your peri-menopausal symptoms and post-fibroid recovery, it’s essential to take a comprehensive approach that considers both dietary and lifestyle modifications. To combat weight loss and increase muscle mass, focus on enhancing your digestion and ensuring your body can absorb the nutrients effectively.

Start by incorporating warm, easily digestible foods like kitchari (a blend of rice and mung dal), soups, and well-cooked vegetables. These can help nourish your tissues, particularly focusing on improving the agni, or digestive fire. Include healthy fats like ghee and sesame oil, as these can aid in nourishment and add healthy calories.

For muscle strength and skin health, consider including nuts such as almonds and walnuts, as well as seeds like black sesame, in your diet. Soaking almonds overnight and consuming them in the morning can be beneficial. Make sure to stay hydrated with warm fluids and herbal teas, which aids in balancing vata dosha, often exacerbated during menopause.

Dadha and Bala tailam can be useful for massaging your body, especially legs, to enhance muscle strength and skin elasticity. Massage gently post-bathing with warm oil to stimulate circulation and reduce fatigue and pain.

Regarding UTI, dizziness, and brain fog, ensure adequate intake of water infused with coriander seeds and amla (Indian gooseberry) to help cleanse the urinary tract and rejuvenate your system. Look for ayurvedic formulations like Ashwagandha and Shatavari which might support overall energy levels and hormonal balance.

However, always consult with a healthcare professional before starting any regimen to ensure these recommended actions align with your personal health needs, especially considering your recent surgery. If your symptoms like numbness around your face persist, it may require urgent medical evaluation.

HELLO NITYA,

You are 43, recovering from a fibroid surgery and entering peri-menopausal/menopause- the natural stage when menstruation gradually stops due to hormonal changes

After fibroid surgery and during menopause -blood loss and tissue depletion reduce body strength -hormonal imbalance causes hot flashes, irregular periods, brain fog, and emotional changes - weak digestion and nutrient absorption cause weight loss and less body mass -vata dosha increases-> dryness, anxiety, weakness, dizziness,nerve sensation -Pitta dosha increases-> hot flashes, UTI, irritability, burning sesnatios -Together, these cause imbalance in the body’s internal energies, leading to symptoms, you’re experiencing

TREATMENT GOALS -restore hormone balance - strengthen digestion -nourish and rebuild tissues -calm the nervous system -improve urinary health -increase Ojas (immunity and vitality)

INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

1) ASHOKARISHTA= 20 ml + equal water twice daily after meals for 3 months = regulates hormons, supports uterus post surgery, balances vata-pitta

2) ASHWAGANDHA LEHYAM= 1 tsp with milk twice daily for 3 months = builds muscle, energy, and improves sleep

3)SHATVARI KALPA= 1 tsp with milk twice daily for 6 moths =natural phytoestrogen, improves lubrication, balance hormones

4) GOKSHURADI GUGGULU + CHANDRAPRABHA VATI= 1 tab each twice daily after meals for 2 months = clears infection, cools urinary system

5) BRAHMI VATI= 1 tab at night for 3 months = improves memory, focus and calms mind

6) DRAKSHARISHTA= 15 ml twice daily after meals with warm water for 2 months = builds energy and improves appetite

DIET Ayurveda teaches :- “Food Is medicine when chosen properly” You need a nourishing, vata pacifying strength building diet -warm, soft oily, fresh foods (avoid cold ad dry food) -cow’s milk, ghee, butter panner - whole grains :- rice, wheat , oats, millet -root vegetables= sweet potato, yam, beetroot, carrots -fruits= ripe banana, papaya, mango, dates, figs, raisins -nuts and seeds= soaked almonds, walnuts, sesame -soups= lentils, drumstik, pumpkin -spices= cumi, fennel, ajwain, turmeric, coriander, hing -Herbal teas= fennel coriander cumin tea, tulsi tea, licorice tea

AVOID -cold drinks, salads, raw vegetables -excess tea, coffee, spicy or sour foods -dry foods like chips, biscuits, puffed rice -fasting or skipping meals -smoking and alcohol

LIFESTYLE -sleep early by 10 pm and wake up around 6 am -avoid overworking take short breaks -keep warm; avoid cold winds and air coditioning on bare skin -gentle walks or slow yoga daily

OIL MASSAGE -massage warm sesame oil from head to toe -keep for 20-30 min, then bath with warm water -reduces dryness, pain, weakness and stress

YOGA ASANAS -balasana -bhujangasana -baddha konasana -vajrasana -shavasana

PRANAYAM -Nadi sodhana= balances hormones, calm nerves -bhraamari= relieves anxiety, hot flashes, and insomnia - sheetali= cools pitta for hotflashes -deep abdominal breathing= increases oxygen and energy

SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES

FOR UTI -drink coriander seed water soak 1 tsp overnight drink in morning or drink coconut water daily

HOT FLASHES -drink buttermilk (blend curd+ water + cumin + pinch of rock salt)

WEAKNESS -soak 5 almonds + 2 dates overnight, blend with warm milk in morning

DIZZINESS/BRAIN FOG -take 1 tsp cow ghee in warm milk before bed

SKIN AND DRYNESS -apply coconut or sesame oil before bath daily

MENOPAUSE MOOD SWINGS -1 tsp shatavri + warm milk twice daily

You are in a transformative stage, not a disease stage Menopause and post surgery fatigue are your body’s way of saying “slow down and rebuild” -Nourish yourself -avoid stress and overwork -sleep and oil are medicines -eat with warmth and gratitude - practice calm breathing daily

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA