Natural herbal & homeopathic remedies for Menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding)

Menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding)
Become knowledgeable on HERBAL + HOMEOPATHIC (Dual-Modality Approach) Remedies - including Viburnum opulus (Cramp Bark), dietary recommendations, home remedies & useful tips for controlling heavy menstrual bleeding & regulating the periods.

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At some time in your reproductive life, you've probably experienced heavy bleeding during your menstrual period. If you're like some women, you have heavy periods almost every cycle. Menorrhagia is the medical term for excessive or prolonged menstrual bleeding — and for periods that are both heavy and prolonged. The condition is also known as hypermenorrhea (usually when bleeding stays for longer than seven days). It occurs along with other menstrual symptoms such as headaches, cramps, pain, muscle aches, nausea and vomiting. Heavy menstrual bleeding can often be so severe and persistent that your daily routine is disrupted. The menstrual cycle isn't the same for every woman. The amount of blood lost in each period varies from woman to woman. Normal menstrual flow occurs every 21 to 35 days, lasts four to five days and produces a total blood loss of 30 to 40 milliliters (about 2 to 3 tablespoons). Your period may be regular or irregular, light or heavy, painful or pain-free, long or short and still be considered normal. Women with menorrhagia lose 80 milliliters of blood or soak 16 sanitary products during their menstrual cycle – sanitary products may also be soaked every 2 to 3 consecutive hours. Menorrhagia can develop in any woman of childbearing age. Although heavy menstrual bleeding is a common concern among premenopausal women, few women experience blood loss severe enough to be defined as menorrhagia. Heavy periods also tend occur more amongst girls when they first start menstruating. Luckily, there are few herbal & homeopathic remedies that can together be used to regulate the menstrual cycle & control the excessive bleeding during periods. Read more to learn more...

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The signs and symptoms of menorrhagia may include: Menstrual flow that soaks through one or more sanitary products (sanitary pads or tampons) every hour for several consecutive hours Using double sanitary protection to control your menstrual flow The need to change sanitary products during the night Menstrual periods lasting longer than seven days or the opposite - Short or irregular menstrual cycles Menstrual flow that includes large blood clots Continuous cramping during menstrual period Heavy menstrual flow that interferes with your regular lifestyle Constant pain in your lower abdomen during menstrual periods Tiredness, fatigue or shortness of breath (symptoms of anemia) Bleeding and spotting between menstrual periods Bleeding or spotting during pregnancy

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In some cases, the cause of heavy menstrual bleeding is unknown, but a number of conditions may cause menorrhagia. Common causes include:

Hormonal imbalance - In a normal menstrual cycle, a balance between the hormones estrogen and progesterone regulates the buildup of the lining of the uterus (endometrium), which is shed during menstruation. If a hormonal imbalance occurs, i.e. the timing or amount of hormones produced by your ovaries becomes abnormal; the endometrium develops in excess and eventually sheds by way of heavy menstrual bleeding. Hormonal imbalance occurs most often in adolescent girls and in women approaching menopause. If menorrhagia is caused by a specific hormonal imbalance, such as thyroid disease, the heavy menstrual flow often can be controlled with hormone medications. However, improper use of hormone medications can also be a direct cause of menorrhagia.   Uterine fibroids - These noncancerous (benign) tumors of the uterus appear during your childbearing years. Uterine fibroids may cause heavier than normal or prolonged menstrual bleeding.   Endometrial polyps (the endometrium is the inner lining of the uterus) - Small, benign growths on the lining of the uterine wall (uterine polyps) may cause heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding. Polyps of the uterus most commonly occur in women of reproductive age as the result of high hormone levels.   Changes in birth control pills or estrogens that you take

Abnormal thyroid or pituitary function   Intrauterine device (IUD) - Menorrhagia is a well-known side effect of using a nonhormonal intrauterine device for birth control. When an IUD is the cause of excessive menstrual bleeding, you'll often need to remove it.   Stress, change in diet or exercise routine, recent weight loss or weight gain, travel, or illness   Pregnancy complications - A single, heavy, late period may be due to a miscarriage. If bleeding occurs at the usual time of menstruation, however, miscarriage is unlikely to be the cause. An ectopic pregnancy — implantation of a fertilized egg within the fallopian tube instead of the uterus — also may cause menorrhagia. like miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy (when a fertilized egg implants somewhere other than the uterus)   Cancer - Rarely, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer and cervical cancer can cause excessive menstrual bleeding.   Medications - Certain drugs, including anti-inflammatory medications and anticoagulants (to prevent blood clots), can contribute to heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding.   Other medical conditions - A number of other medical conditions, including pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), thyroid problems, endometriosis, and liver or kidney disease, may cause menorrhagia.   Use of certain drugs like steroids or blood thinners (for example, warfarin or Coumadin)   Recent trauma, surgery, or other uterine procedure   Pelvic inflammatory disease or other infection

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Treatment options for menorrhagia are usually determined by the cause of the problem. Over-the-counter medication such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen may help to decrease blood flow and alleviate menstrual cramps. Your health practitioner may prescribe iron and folic supplements if you are anemic. Hormonal birth control (low-dose oral contraceptive pill) may help to regulate your menstrual cycle and reduce episodes of excessive or prolonged menstrual bleeding. Progesterone therapy may also be recommended if you are experiencing prolonged heavy bleeding. In cases where menorrhagia is severe, surgical options may be required. These procedures include a hysterectomy, endometrial ablation (intense ultrasound waves kill endometrial lining) or dilation and curettage (cervix is dilated and tissue is scraped from the lining of the uterus). Natural remedies Herbal and homeopathic remedies are a more natural alternative that can be used to regulate the menstrual cycle. These remedies are gentle and safe for the body’s system without the harsh side effects of conventional medications. Herbs such as Artemisia vulgaris and Capsella bursa-pastoris help to promote and support menstrual and hormonal health. Calendula officinalis acts as a menstrual cycle regulator and provides a soothing effect while Viburnum opulus (Cramp Bark) helps to ease nervous tension and reduce menstrual cramps. In addition, homeopathic ingredients such as Calc. carb, Sepia and Belladonna promote normal menstrual flow and a balanced mood while China encourages healthy levels of iron in the blood and increases energy levels. Together these herbal + homeopathic remedies (dual-modality approach) can: - Promote normal levels of monthly bleeding (menstruation) - Support female hormonal balance - Maintain trouble-free periods - Encourage female reproductive health - Increases iron absorption and the transport of oxygen around the body - Improves production of haem (the iron-containing protein) used to make hemoglobin - Increases iron absorption from food and iron supplements - Encourages the supply of oxygen to all cells - Improves levels of hemoglobin and therefore levels of iron

Add fiber to your diet by eating more fruit, vegetables and whole grains. Eat foods with vitamin K such as leafy vegetables, cheese, liver, and asparagus. Try to avoid soy products, alcohol, saturated fats, and junk food. Add seaweed to your daily diet, start with mild tasting ones like hizike (hijike) and dulse, add them to just about anything, treat like a seasoning. Seaweed is an abundant source of trace minerals, particularly iodine, and vitamins, which help to revitalize the endocrine system. Replacing iron lost from excess bleeding is very important, eating foods high in iron and a liquid iron mineral supplement (like our AnemiCare) would be extremely helpful in replenishing iron reserves. To prevent anemia, go for liver (but not if you are trying to conceive), kidneys and red meat. Go for a wholesome diet high in quality protein foods, whole grains, dark leafy green vegetables, and root vegetables. Avoid red meat, sweets, refined sugars and foods as well as caffeine and nicotine. Some fruits like pomegranate, grapes, Indian gooseberry, and banana are highly recommended to prevent and treat excessive bleeding as well as the chance of infliction of anemia. Consumption of sugar cane juice favors great to revive in this discomfort condition. You need to drink adequate amount of water and spicy foods are to be prohibited for this period for better result. Drinking diluted citrus fruit juices with your meals is also helpful, as these contain vitamin C which our body needs to absorb iron. Include green amarnath leaves in you diet to reduce the problem of menorrhagia during the menstruation period. Also the consumption of roasted mango peels can help to control the intensity of bleeding.   Some most helpful home remedies Pomegranate – Grind dried pomegranate rind finely and sieve it. Take a tsp. of the powder with cool water. It should considerably check your bleeding. Coriander – Boil 20 gms. Coriander seeds in 200 ml. water. When it is reduced to 50 gms., strain it and add sugar candy and take it. Consumption of Indian gooseberry juice with natural honey helps to reduce the intensity of heavy bleeding during menstruation. Mix ground coriander seeds with loaf sugar and clarified butter in equal quantity. Take 2 tsp. thrice daily. Consumption of diluted lemon juice (at least 3-4 times a day) helps to reduce the problem of heavy bleeding. Banana flowers are excellent remedy for menorrhagia; consumption of one teaspoon full banana flower extract mixed with one cup of curd helps to reduce the intensity of menorrhagia. Otherwise a curry made with banana flower mixed with curd helps a lot in this discomfort. Take the outer cover of the coconut and burn it into ash. Take a pinch of the ash and mix it with 20 ml coconut water. For better taste you can add some sugar in it, you need to drink it at least two times a day for optimum result.