Uterine Fibroids - Ayurvedic Treatment with Herbal Remedies

Here you can know about uterine fibroids, symptoms, causes and natural remedies to combat with it. These herb based natural remedies are described in ancient Ayurvedic classics which are being used since ages and now Planet Ayurveda gives you the best quality of formulations for fibroids.

Today in this world the life is over ambitious which give rise to stress, diseases & unhealthy diet pattern. We are open to take chemical rich food, fruits and vegetables with hormones. All of this causes new diseases in the generation. In females pregnancy is being avoided to achieve worldly goals due to which the hormonal levels get disturbed. Most of the female suffer from premenstrual syndrome and about one fourth of fertile female population is suffering from fibroids.

The female reproductive system is located in pelvic region; its position is between urinary bladder and rectum. It includes:

1. Vagina
2. Uterus
3. Fallopian tubes
4. Ovaries

Uterus is a hollow pear shaped organ. It having three layers, inner most mucosal layer is called endometrial layer, middle muscular layer and an outer thicker layer. Ovulation of egg and secretion of hormones such as estrogen and progesterone is main function of ovaries. If a women gets pregnant the egg is implanted in uterus after fertilization, it remains intact until birth otherwise the internal lining of uterus is shred off with menstrual blood.

Uterine fibroids are also called "myomas" or "leiomyomas". These are benign tumors. Fibroids are formed when a single cell of smooth muscle present in the layer of uterus multiplies rapidly. Sometimes present in cervix. The formation and growth of fibroids is influenced by factor such as progesterone. Fibroids rarely appear before menarche mostly occurs during reproductive years of a female. It may vary in size, shape, position and number. Fibroids can be diagnosed by an ultrasound for its size and to follow its growth.

Types of uterine fibroids

1. Subserosal fibroids present in outer wall /layer of uterus (55%)
2. Intramural fibroids present in muscular layer of uterus (40%)
3. Submucosal fibroids are present in innermost layer which protrude into uterine cavity (5%)

Causes of uterine fibroids

Exact cause is not known, but formation of fibroid may be related to disturbance in level of hormones progesterone and estrogen in females.

These may also contribute to fibroid formation:

1. Overweight
2. Smoking
3. Low physical exercise
4. Low thyroid level
5. Unresolved concerns about abortion

Risk factors of developing fibroids are more in early age of menarche.

Signs and Symptoms of Uterine fibroids

Mostly uterine fibroids are asymptomatic, often remain undiagnosed. Fibroids may cause chronic lower back pain, frequent miscarriage & sometimes infertility.

Mostly women complains:

• Dull pain and discomfort in lower abdomen
• Heavy uterine bleeding
• Prolonged uterine bleeding
• Frequent/irregular periods
• Dyspareunia and non-cyclic pelvic pain
• Cramps during menstrual periods
• Weight gain

Some more symptoms seen in females

1. Beginning signs of clotting.
2. Lower back ache.
3. Pain during sexual intercourse.
4. Fullness of lower abdomen or abdomen size that of full term pregnancy.
5. Frequent urination.
6. Constipation.
7. Miscarriage.
8. Hair growth in chin areas along upper lip indicates thickening of the endometrium.

Complications of uterine fibroids

A fibroid can block fallopian tube sometimes causing infertility, recurrent miscarriages & heavy blood loss. Instance of uterine fibroid be cancerous is 1 in 1000.

Uterine Fibroids - An Ayurvedic Approach

In Ayurveda, Fibroids are mentioned under "granthi" or "arbuda". The concept of Granthi was given by the Father of Indian Surgery 'Sushruta'. According to Ayurveda the cyst and fibroid are formed due to accumulation of kapha dosha, along with disturbances in pitta and vata dosha. In Ayurveda artava vaha srotas comprises tissues, secretions and contents of uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, breasts and the channels which carry out female reproductive functions. If kapha dosha accumulation remains unchecked, these mass deposits can migrate to other parts of this system .The timing and coordination with psycho–biological cycles governs the Vata. Whereas the circulation of blood, rise in temperature, blood pH and the interface between the system is maintained by pitta dosha. The kapha effects the properties of mucosa such as its thickness, viscosity and adherence. Kaphaja granthi are less painful and gradually increases in size. Pain and dark menstrual flow is there if accompanied with vata. Vitiation in pitta leads to heavy blood loss.

These must be included in daily activity

1. Wake up early in the morning.
2. Eat a well-balanced diet.
3. Exercise daily in morning for atleast 30minute.
4. Massage your body with herbal oils.
5. Postures in Surya namaskara are very much helpful.
6. Do brisk walking for at least 25 minute daily.
7. Avoid junk, packed & oily food items.
8. Taking aloe vera juice (kumari-saar) early morning on empty stomach can enhance metabolism.
9. Oil packs of lukewarm castor oil can be applied to lower abdomen for fifteen minutes.