Women’s Health

How to Balance Your Doshas for Better Women's Health

Gynecological Disorders like PCOS, endometriosis, and menstrual problems are extremely prevalent, affecting millions of women. Conventional medicine relies heavily on hormonal drugs, painkillers, and surgeries which are not always effective and have side effects.

At Dr. P. Alikuttys Ayurveda & Modern Hospital Kottakkal (home page), we offer a holistic Ayurvedic approach to women's health issues. Here's an overview:

Major Disorders we Specialize in

• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Artava Dushti): PCOS is a hormonal disorder that affects ovulation, causing small cysts on the ovaries. It can cause irregular periods, weight gain, acne, and excess hair growth. Insulin resistance and genetics are thought to contribute to its development.

• Endometriosis: Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, causing severe pain, heavy bleeding, and infertility. Its exact cause is unknown, but retrograde menstruation, genetics, and environmental factors are suspected.

• Uterine Fibroids (Garbhashaya Granthi): Fibroids are noncancerous growths in the uterus that can cause heavy bleeding, pain, and infertility. Their exact cause is unknown, but genetics, hormones, and reproductive factors are believed to contribute.

• Menopause (Rajaswala Nivrutti): Menopause marks the natural decrease in female hormone production, leading to hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and vaginal dryness.

• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (Yonigata Shotha): PID occurs when bacterial infections spread upward from the vagina to the fallopian tubes and ovaries, leading to scarring, infertility, and chronic pelvic pain.

Causes from an Ayurvedic Viewpoint

In Ayurveda, gynecological problems arise predominantly from imbalanced Vata dosha and impaired nutrition to female reproductive tissues. Vata imbalances cause pain, cramps, spasms, while impaired nutrition leads to conditions like PCOS and fibroids.

• Hormonal Imbalance: Hormones play a crucial role in women's reproductive health. Imbalances in estrogen, progesterone, and other hormones can cause various gynecological issues, including menstrual irregularities, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis etc.

• Structural Abnormalities: Congenital or acquired abnormalities in the female reproductive organs such as uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts and benign tumors of the uterus can cause pain, heavy bleeding, infertility and other complications.

• Lifestyle Factors: Poor eating habits, lack of exercise, obesity, smoking and excessive alcohol consumption can contribute to gynecological problems.

• Stress: Chronic stress can disrupt the menstrual cycle and exacerbate symptoms of PMS, endometriosis and other gynecological conditions.

• Genetics: Some gynecological problems can be inherited from parents passed down through genes. For Instance some cases of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and Endometriosis have been found to run in families.

Our Ayurvedic Treatment Approach

• Detoxification and purification therapies like Panchakarma.

• Stress reduction techniques.

• Individualized treatments based on constitution (Prakriti).

• Dietary changes to reduce inflammation and support hormonal balance.

• Herbal formulations for pain management and uterine health.

• Hormone regulation and uterine tonics.

• Restoration of healthy tissues in the reproductive organs.

Prevention is Key

Ayurveda emphasizes nurturing feminine health through Vata pacifying routines. Keys strategies include:

• Maintain a healthy body weight through diet and regular exercise; Obesity is often linked to hormonal imbalances and can contribute to many women's health issues.

• Be aware of hormonal changes during different life stages, such as puberty, pregnancy, and menopause.

• Schedule regular gynecological check-ups and screenings for cervical and ovarian cancer.

• Maintain good pelvic health by practicing safe intercourse and seeking prompt treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

• Adequate rest and self-care.

• Manage stress through practices like yoga, meditation, or mindfulness.

Ayurveda provides a holistic path to support women's bodies. Following its wisdom can overcome disorders and cultivate lifelong wellness.

To learn more or make an appointment with our qualified team of doctors(hyperlink to doctors page), please call or email our center. Our team combines expertise in both conventional medicine and Ayurvedic principles for integrative care.