Ask Ayurveda

FREE! Ask Ayurvedic Doctors 24/7

Get expert answers from certified doctors anytime

Fast responses
1000+ verified doctors
/
/
/
Experiencing Peri-Menopausal Symptoms and Weight Gain
Gynecology and Obstetrics
Question #49271
105 days ago
674

Experiencing Peri-Menopausal Symptoms and Weight Gain - #49271

Client_0cc57c
$3.51

I am 49 years old and seem to be entering my peri menopause phase. I have lately been feeling low energy, and weight gain around my lower abdomen. I have generally maintained a lean structure till now but weight gain around abdomen has cuased issues in standing up when sitting on floor. Iron and vitamin D and Vit B12 deficiency also. Hair loss. bloating and acidity in past 2-3 months - never experienced throughout my life

Question is closed
Writing an explanation of your symptoms through Ayurveda...
Analyzing through Ayurvedic framework0%

Doctors' responses

DURING THE PERI MENOPAUSE PHASE AND IT DOES NOT MEAN YOUR BODY IS FAILING UNTIL NOW YOUR BODY HAD A GOOD HORMONAL BALANCE WHICH KEPT YOUR METABOLISM STRONG AND WEIGHT UNDER CONTROL BUT DURING PERI MENOPAUSE ESTROGEN AND PROGESTERONE START FLUCTUATING THIS DIRECTLY AFFECTS AGNI DIGESTION FAT DISTRIBUTION AND ENERGY LEVELS WHICH IS WHY FAT STARTS COLLECTING AROUND THE LOWER ABDOMEN AND MOVEMENTS LIKE GETTING UP FROM THE FLOOR FEEL DIFFICULT LOW IRON VITAMIN D AND B12 FURTHER ADD TO WEAKNESS MUSCLE FATIGUE HAIR FALL AND LOW STAMINA IN AYURVEDA THIS STAGE REPRESENTS VATA INCREASE WITH MANDAGNI AND MEDO DHATU ACCUMULATION WHICH LEADS TO BLOATING ACIDITY AND WEIGHT GAIN EVEN IF YOU HAVE NEVER FACED THESE ISSUES BEFORE THIS IS A TRANSITIONAL PHASE NOT A PERMANENT STATE AND WITH THE RIGHT SUPPORT YOUR BODY CAN ADAPT WELL THE FOCUS NOW SHOULD BE ON STRENGTHENING DIGESTION BALANCING HORMONES NOURISHING DEFICIENT DHATUS AND GENTLY REDUCING ABDOMINAL FAT WITHOUT STRESSING THE BODY VERY STRICT DIETS FASTING OR EXCESS EXERCISE WILL WORSEN SYMPTOMS YOU NEED WARM COOKED NOURISHING FOOD PROPER SLEEP SUN EXPOSURE AND CALM ROUTINE WITH SUPPORTIVE AYURVEDIC MEDICINES ONCE AGNI AND DEFICIENCIES START CORRECTING ENERGY WILL RETURN HAIR FALL WILL REDUCE AND ABDOMINAL WEIGHT WILL SLOWLY COME DOWN PLEASE DO NOT FEEL DISHEARTENED THIS PHASE CAN BE MANAGED VERY WELL AND YOU CAN FEEL STRONG AND BALANCED AGAIN

13600 answered questions
29% best answers
Doctor has prepared a treatment plan for you
Sukumara Ghritham (150 Ml) - Kerala AyurvedaSukumara Ghritham 150 Ml
Accepted response

0 replies

- Dx: Perimenopause, Vata-Pitta imbalance, Agnimandya - Rx: Avipattikar Churna – ½ tsp BD before food with warm water Ashokarishta – 15 ml BD after meals Kanchanar Guggulu – 2 tabs BD after meals Shatavari Churna – ½ tsp BD with warm milk/water Bhringraj Taila – Scalp massage 2–3×/week - Advice: Warm cooked food, avoid spicy/sour, early dinner, daily walking. Review: 6–8 weeks Tq

12842 answered questions
29% best answers

0 replies

Hlo Mrs I thoroughly go throw ur complaints … ur main problem is ur gut … u should try to focus on your gut through Lifestyle and yoga and some ayurvedic classic medicine… U also face hot flashes also becz ur Pitta is imbalance …

1 answered questions
null best answers

0 replies

Hello Thanks for reaching out about what’s going on with your body – the peri-menopausal stuff, sudden weight gain around your belly, feeling tired, hair falling out, and the bloating/acidity, especially since you’ve always been lean. It can be scary when things change so fast, but I’m here to help. With the right plan, we can get you feeling like yourself again – more energy, better digestion, and a good body balance. YOUR CONCERN – You’re 49. – You’re starting peri-menopause. – You’re feeling low energy. – You’ve gained fat around your lower belly. – You have trouble standing up. – Your hair is falling out. – You’re low on Iron, D, and B12. – You’re dealing with bloating and acidity (which is new for you). It looks like your hormones are shifting, your metabolism is slowing down a bit, and you might be missing some nutrients. Here’s how Ayurveda sees it: 1. Vata is up: This can cause tiredness, dryness, hair fall, and feeling weak. 2. Kapha is building up: This can lead to belly fat, feeling heavy, and being sluggish. 3. Pitta is off: this can make you have acidity, bloating, and inflammation. 4. Ojas is going down: This is like your body’s natural protection and youthfulness, and it goes down during this time. What we’re trying to do with treatment: – Get your hormones balanced in a natural way. – Shrink that belly fat. – Get your digestion working better. – Bring back your energy. – Stop the hair fall. – Fix those vitamin and mineral issues. AYURVEDIC PLAN INTERNAL MEDICATION 1 Ashokarishta: → Take 20 ml twice a day after eating. (It helps with peri-menopausal hormones) 2 Shatavari capsule: → Take 1 capsule twice a day. (Good for female hormones and hair) 3.Ashwagandha capsule → Take 1 capsule twice a day. (Brings back energy and helps reduce fat) 4.Triphala churna: → Take 1 tsp at night with warm water. (Good for digestion and bloating) Support for Deficiencies Keep taking your Iron, D, and B12 – Ayurveda works best when you’re getting the right nutrients. DIET & LIFESTYLEEat – Warm, cooked food – Moong dal – Ghee (clarified butter) – Dates – Pomegranate – Veggie soups ❌Avoid: – Cold food – Curd (yogurt) at night – Bakery stuff – Fried food – Sugar Walk for 30 minutes every day and do some easy yoga. WHAT TO EXPECT In about a month or two: – More energy – Less bloating – Better digestion – Hair fall slowing down – Belly fat gradually reducing You’re not just getting old all of a sudden – your hormones are changing, and we’re just helping your body adjust easily. Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate

11987 answered questions
28% best answers

0 replies

Don’t worry take Kamaduda ras 1tab bd AF Sundarikalp 20ml bd AF Navaka Guggulu 1tab bd AF Satavari ghurtam 1tsp Hairich 1tab bd enough u ll get results Avoid oily spicy food meat alcohol smoking

15450 answered questions
34% best answers

0 replies

1.Ashokarishta 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 2.Shatavari capsules 1 cap twice daily with warm milk after meals 3.Saptamrit lauh 1 tab twice daily with water after meals 4.Avipattikar churna 1 tsp twice daily with warm water before meals Dietary focus: - Include mung dal khichdi, seasonal fruits, leafy greens, sesame seeds, and soaked almonds. - Avoid excess fried, spicy, and fermented foods to reduce acidity and bloating. - Ensure adequate protein (lentils, paneer, sprouts) to counter muscle loss. Daily routine: - Gentle yoga: Setubandhasana, Bhujangasana, Shavasana for relaxation and core strength. - Pranayama: Anulom Vilom and Bhramari for calming hormones and reducing stress. - Oil massage (Abhyanga) with sesame or coconut oil to improve circulation and reduce joint stiffness. WARM REGARDS DR. ANJALI SEHRAWAT

12143 answered questions
27% best answers

0 replies

About our doctors

Only qualified ayurvedic doctors who have confirmed the availability of medical education and other certificates of medical practice consult on our service. You can check the qualification confirmation in the doctor's profile.


What to do if I have been experiencing brown discharge instead of my period for months and have tension about it?
Can I take menstrual medication to regulate my periods if they come twice a month?
What to do if my bleeding flow has reduced for two months after treating fibroids?
How to treat a painless Bartholin's cyst that causes discomfort during sex after 20 years?
How to treat hair fall and dull skin with PCOS for a 37-year-old woman?
How to stop milk production and weakness after taking Balant Kada?
Is it safe to eat raw mango with salt, chili, and lemon during 5 months of pregnancy?
What to do for persistent lower abdomen pain and white discharge with hemorrhagic cysts and PID?
What to do if my periods are only lasting 1 day now instead of 4?
What Ayurvedic herbs can help with night sweats during menopause for a 55-year-old woman?
What causes a menstrual period that lasts 14 days instead of the usual 7 days for a 46-year-old woman?
What are the benefits of using castor oil on the navel with a heat pack for regulating menstrual cycles?
Can Ayurveda breast enlargement tablets really increase my breast size at 22?
What to do for heavy and painful periods with a 5.4 cm uterine fibroid?
What to do for persistent white discharge and heaviness for 7 years?
What to do for severe PMDD symptoms like irritability and intense grief before my period?
Is it safe to take saffron in the first trimester of pregnancy?
How to treat excessive facial hair growth after laser treatment?
What oil should I use for vaginal tightening or prolapse after delivery?
How to use Shatavari powder for breast growth at 26 years old?
What to do for hip and leg pain before my period due to fibroids?
Can I take medication for white discharge and hormonal imbalance without side effects?
How to ensure good skin and brain development for my baby during pregnancy at 27 weeks?
What to do if I'm 43 and haven't had my period for three months but menopause test is negative?
What herbs can help with vaginal dryness after hysterectomy and menopause?
Is it safe to eat Kalarchikkaipowder and kadukkai powder during the first trimester of pregnancy?
How to manage hormonal imbalance after stopping She Care for my wife?
Can I use Ayurvedic tablets to increase my breast size at 22 years old?
Do I need to take another emergency contraceptive pill after unprotected sex on May 1 if I took Unwanted 72 on April 29?
What is the cause of white and yellow discharge with itching and fatigue?
How to stop prolonged bleeding after starting Ashokarishta for PCOS?
Is it safe to take Shatavari 500mg for post-menopause symptoms like hot night sweats and breast pain?
Can I take Triphala Churna with M2 Tone syrup for fibroids and back pain?
Can I drink coriander water daily to manage my thyroid levels during pregnancy?
What to do for delayed periods and symptoms like bloating and nausea after unprotected sex?
How to induce my menstrual cycle if it's delayed by ten days and I'm not pregnant?
What are the best ways to regulate my periods if I have PCOD and missed my period for 5 weeks?
How to increase breast size naturally at 26 years old with slim body?
Why does my wife have no sexual desire before her period and experiences severe pain?
Can I take Hempushpa to regulate my irregular periods after 3-4 months?
What is the best Ayurvedic approach for hormonal support and numbness during menopause?
What juice should I take during my period if I have swelling and white discharge?
How to treat very light periods that last only 2 days?
How to manage elevated DHEA sulfate levels with irregular cycles and weight gain while trying to conceive?
What to do for thick white discharge and abdominal pain lasting 7 years?
What to do if my periods finish in 2 days with light flow and I have severe pain before they start?
How to treat heavy painful periods and facial pigmentation at 51 years old?
What should I do if my fasting sugar is higher than my post-meal sugar during my 5-month pregnancy?
What to do if my periods are late for 2 months after typhoid fever and I have stomach pain?
Can breast size change at age 28 and what safe medications should I take?
What is an effective treatment for vulvar cysts in post-menopausal women?
How to treat consistent headaches and fatigue with hormonal issues before and after periods?
What is the Ayurvedic treatment for endometriosis after multiple surgeries?
What to do if my 14-year-old daughter hasn't started her period and has facial hair growth?
How to regulate my menstrual cycles naturally with Ayurveda after spotting and negative pregnancy tests?
How to reduce breast size naturally with herbs if my periods have been absent for 5 years?
What to do if my period is 12 days late after typhoid treatment?
What are the treatment options for post-menopausal bleeding with fibroids without hysterectomy?
How to treat adenomyosis with Dhamasa booti and how long to see results?
What causes nosebleeds during periods in a 50-year-old woman in premenopause?
What to do if my period is late for over 3 months after taking Ayurvedic and prescribed medicines?
How to reduce dilated left lateral ventricle size during pregnancy naturally?
Is it safe to take Suvarna Vasant Malati tablets during the last weeks of pregnancy?
Can I drink ashoka tea to stop heavy bleeding from uterine fibroids at 53 years old?
How to maintain hormonal balance for scanty menstrual flow lasting only 2 days at age 40?
Can Kanchanar Guggulu help shrink multiple uterine fibroids?
What is the treatment for likoriya with severe pain and weakness?
What to do if my periods have lasted for 23 days with no signs of stopping?
What to do for delayed periods and symptoms like bloating and nausea in a 22-year-old?
What is the Ayurvedic treatment for fibroadenoma that increases before my period?
What are my options for treating a 6.3 cm uterine fibroid to improve fertility and reduce heavy bleeding?
How long will it take to shrink a 7cm uterine fibroid with Ayurvedic treatment, and can I drink cow milk tea daily?
How to induce my period if I'm 46 and had a late period after March 16?
What causes breasts to shrink in size and how can I prevent it?
Is it normal to have prolonged periods after starting Ashokaristh at 14 years old?
What Ayurvedic treatments are available for PCOD and piles in a 28-year-old woman with irregular periods?
How to treat severe period pain and heavy bleeding from endometriosis and adenomyosis with herbs?
Is shatavari powder effective for increasing breast size and what other options are available without gaining weight?
What to do for heavy periods at 37 with a 5cm fibroid that didn't shrink after taking Relugolix?
Can I use Leptaden tablet for low milk supply if Lactre didn't help?
What to do if my periods last only 2 days instead of 5 at age 41?
What is the effect of Evecare and Evecare Forte on menstrual cycles?
Can I take She Care juice while breastfeeding my 1.5-year-old baby and managing PCOD?
How to treat bulky uterus, fibroids, and adenomayosis with heavy bleeding and cramps?
How to treat a Bartholin cyst with itching, mild pain, and swelling after previous abscesses?
How to use hempushp syrup for irregular periods and how long should I take it?
Can I use Hempuspa and Ashokarisht for uterine fibroids and to regulate my periods?
What is the best treatment for heavy periods due to a 5cm uterine fibroid, surgery or Ayurvedic medicine?
What to do if I have diabetes during my 3-month pregnancy and insulin isn't helping?
What to do if my period comes after 45 days with light bleeding in between?
Is it normal to have light bleeding after removing a Mirena IUD for adenomyosis and cysts?
How long should I take Ashokarishta for continuous stomach and hip pain during my menstrual period?
Is it normal to have irregular bleeding after removing Mirena IUD for adenomyosis and cysts?
Can I use Ayurveda for hormonal imbalance and weight gain with frequent periods?
What is the best treatment for my wife's white discharge problem that has lasted 1 to 2 years?
How to control heavy menstrual bleeding at 39 with family stress?
What to do for lumpy blood and endometriosis symptoms after hormonal treatment and homeopathy?
What to do if my periods are delayed for 3 months after taking She Care, but now I'm getting pimples and hair fall?
What to do if my period is 15 days late and only a little came while using the bathroom?
How to treat heavy bleeding and fibroids with low hemoglobin and thalassemia?

Doctors online

Latest reviews

Jaxon
1 hour ago
The doc's response was just what I needed. Clear, and to the point, and he requested more info which shows he's thorough! Thanks so much.
The doc's response was just what I needed. Clear, and to the point, and he requested more info which shows he's thorough! Thanks so much.
Matthew
3 hours ago
This answer was super helpful! Explains everything clearly and offers easy-to-follow steps. Appreciate the detailed plan. Thanks a ton!
This answer was super helpful! Explains everything clearly and offers easy-to-follow steps. Appreciate the detailed plan. Thanks a ton!
Zara
3 hours ago
Thanks so much for the detailed response! It really helped. Making those small lifestyle tweaks sounds pretty manageable. 😊
Thanks so much for the detailed response! It really helped. Making those small lifestyle tweaks sounds pretty manageable. 😊
Lucy
20 hours ago
Thanks for the great advice! Super clear and simple. I'll definitely give those exercises a try. Appreciate the help!
Thanks for the great advice! Super clear and simple. I'll definitely give those exercises a try. Appreciate the help!