Key Takeaways — Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB) & Ayurveda
DUB is Raktapradara in Ayurveda — a Pitta disorder
Hormonal balance is key to treating DUB
Iron-rich diet prevents anaemia from blood loss
Shatavari and Ashoka are key Ayurvedic herbs
Stress management is essential for hormonal regulation
Understanding Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB) in Ayurveda
Symptoms of Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB)
Abnormal uterine bleeding between periods
Heavy or prolonged menstrual periods
Irregular menstrual cycles
Bleeding after menopause
Pelvic pain and cramping
Fatigue and anaemia from blood loss
Passing large blood clots
Ayurvedic Causative Factors (Nidana)
- Hormonal imbalance of estrogen and progesterone
- Pitta and Vata dosha aggravation
- Uterine fibroids or polyps
- Thyroid dysfunction
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
- Stress and emotional disturbances
- Blood clotting disorders
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Diet & Lifestyle (Pathya-Apathya)
✓ Beneficial (Pathya)
- Iron-rich foods like leafy greens and pomegranate
- Cooling Pitta-pacifying diet with coconut water
- Sesame seeds and dates for iron supplementation
- Warm milk with ashwagandha and shatavari
- Easily digestible light meals
✗ To Avoid (Apathya)
- Hot and spicy foods aggravating Pitta
- Sour and fermented foods
- Alcohol and caffeinated beverages
- Raw and cold foods
- Excessive physical exertion during bleeding