UTRIAID

FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE PROBLEMS

Female reproductive System

Uterus

The uterus or womb is the major female reproductive organ that provides mechanical protection, nutritional support, and waste removal for the developing embryo (weeks 1 to 8) and fetus (from week 9 until the delivery).

 

Its major function is to accept a fertilized ovum which becomes implanted into the endometrium and derives nourishment from blood vessels which develop exclusively for this purpose.

Oviducts (Fallopian tubes)

The Fallopian tubes or oviducts are two tubes leading from the ovaries of female into the uterus. On maturity of an ovum, the follicle and the ovary’s wall rupture, allowing the ovum to escape and enter the Fallopian tube.

Fertilization takes place in the Fallopian tube.

 Ovaries

Ovaries are responsible for the production of the ova and the secretion of hormones. The process by which the ovum is released is called ovulation.

 Cervix

The cervix is the lower, narrow portion of the uterus where it joins with the top end of the vagina. The vagina has a thick layer outside and it is the opening where baby comes out during delivery.

 Vagina

The vagina is a fibro muscular tubular tract leading from the uterus to the exterior of the body in female. The vagina is the place where semen from the male is deposited into the female body.

What are Hormones & what is the role of these hormones in female reproductive system physiology….

 Hormones are the regulatory substances produced in an organism and transported in tissue fluids such as blood or sap to stimulate specific cells or tissues into action.

 

Female sex hormone

There are four main female hormones

Hormone

Origin

Main function

Estrogen/Estrogen

Developing ovarian follicles       

 

Develops female secondary sex characteristics,

↑es metabolism, fat stores, endometrial growth, uterine growth, vaginal lubrication, bone formation, thickens the vaginal wall, reduces bone resorption.

Progesterone

Corpus luteum of ovary, Placenta

Continues preparation of Endometrium for a possible pregnancy, inhibits contraction of the uterus, development of a new follicle, nourishes fetus.

FSH or Follicle

Stimulating

Hormone

Anterior portion of pituitary gland

Regulates the development, growth, pubertal maturation, and reproductive processes of the body

LH or Luteinizing

Hormone

Anterior portion of pituitary gland

Triggers ovulation & develops corpus luteum (Helps in production of hormone Progesterone)

Menstrual Cycle

It is a cyclic phenomenon after every 28 days where there is vaginal bleeding for 3-5 days due to shedding of the progestational Endometrium.  The basic cause of menstruation is degeneration of corpus Luteum.  It starts at menarche and ends at menopause.

Menopause: Menopause is a term used to describe the permanent end of menstrual period. In menopause, ovaries stops producing ovum and hormone secreted by this process also get stopped. Menopause is a natural event that normally occurs between the ages of 45 and 55.

Due to suppression of these hormones i.e. Estrogen, progesterone; women experiences of hot flushes, that affects her quality of life. Therefore, Hormones plays a vital role in normal functioning of the body.

Any dysfunction or insufficiency of these hormones due to any reason can result in diseased condition in a woman. E.g.: Menstrual disorders (Dysfunctional uterine bleeding, dysmenorrhea, oligomenorrhea, menorrhagia, metrorrhagia), Infertility.

The major cause for all these disorders is Hormonal imbalance.

 

Some disorders relate to hormonal imbalance

 Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB):

Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) is abnormal bleeding from the vagina that is due to changes in hormone levels.

 Dysmenorrhea:

Dysmenorrhea is a gynecological medical condition of pain during menstruation that interferes with daily activities.

Oligomenorrhea:

It is a condition in which a women has infrequent menstrual periods

 Menorrhagia:

Menorrhagia is an abnormally heavy and prolonged menstrual period at regular intervals. Causes may be due to abnormal blood clotting, disruption of normal hormonal regulation of periods or disorders of the endometrial lining of the uterus.

Metrorrhagia:

Metrorrhagia is the term used to describe bleeding between periods, or bleeding unrelated to the menstrual period. It is bleeding at irregular intervals. Metrorrhagia can be caused by a hormonal imbalance

 Infertility:

Infertility primarily refers to the biological inability of a person to contribute to conception. Infertility may also refer to the state of a woman who is unable to carry a pregnancy to full term.

Treatment approach for Hormonal insufficiency or Hormonal imbalance

The treatment approach should be either giving deficient hormone from outside to cope these disorders i.e. Hormonal replacement therapy.

Or

To give certain substances that stimulates the production of these hormones internally & corrects the proper functioning of these organs.

Ayurvedic point of view for Hormonal imbalance

Herbal therapies have been used since ancient times to treat infertility & menstrual disorders associated with hormonal imbalance. Hormones are considered as dhatu agni. If there is imbalance in the dhatu agni, the dhatus will not be formed properly and there will be imbalance in doshas also. Depending upon the strength of agni the ama or ojas will be created. The imbalance in agni can cause accumulation of ama in the body which further causes imbalance of tridoshas. This imbalanced doshas results in diseased body. According to Ayurveda, to regulate the hormones it is important to bring balance in the dhatu agni by mean of tridoshar herbs.

There are traditional Ayurvedic herbs that are efficient in treating hormonal balances such as Shatavari, Ashwagandha etc. These herbs aid the bioavailability and assimilation of vital nutrients and provide proper nourishment to the body.

Imbalance in tridoshas results in different types of menstrual problems. So, use of herbs in the combination is the treatment principle of female reproductive problems which can help in balancing of tridoshas and maintains the normal physiology of the body.

Each 5 ml contains

Aqueous Extract derived from     Distilled Extract derived from   
                                              

1

Ashok shaal

1850mg

 

14

Chandan

20mg

2

Lodhra

300mg

 

15

Jeera

20mg

3

Dashmool

100mg

 

16

Sunthi

20mg

4

Dhatki pushp

100 mg

 

17

Jatamansi

20mg

5

Trifla

60 mg

 

18

Sheetalchini

20mg

6

Shatavar

20 mg

 

19

Nagkesar

20mg

7

Ashwagandha

20 mg

 

20

Pippli

20mg

8

Amra Majja

20mg

 

21

Daruhaldi

20mg

9

Vanaspatra

20mg

    

10

Sariva

20mg

    

11

Vat chaal

20mg

    

12

Guduchi

20mg

    

13

Punarnava

20mg

    

Ashok chhal (Saraca asoca):

Has estrogenic effects; stimulates endometrium & ovarian tissues, enhances ovulation & controls excess bleeding.

Lodhra(Symplocos racemosa):

Supports uterine health, controls excess bleeding; improves liver health.

Dhatki pushp(Woodfordia fruticosa):

It stops bleeding & has wound healing properties. It is effective in treating leucorrhea & menorrhagia. The flower of this plant contains ellagic acid, which is known to have astringent and haemostatic properties that affect histamine release.

Triphala:  

Triphala possesses anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. It also has digestive properties that help to eliminate ama from the body.

Shatavar (Asparagus racemosus):

Regulates estrogenic activity; corrects the hypothalamus-pituitary-ovarian axis; promotes ovulation; cleanses the liver; increases lactation in feeding mothers.

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera):

Withania somnifera is very good in bloody discharge and in leucorrhea. These patients complain about backache and weakness. This is found to be promising in sterility of women. It is a good uterine anti-inflammatory so useful in uterine infections.

Sariva (Hemidesmus indicus):

Cools the body; cleanses the urinary tract and effective in menorrhagia.

Vat chhal (Ficus bengalensis):

Tones the tissues and organs; cools the body.

Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia):

Guduchi has Hepatoprotective action & corrects hormonal imbalance. It has tridoshar properties therefore effective in balancing dosha.

Punarnava (Boerhaavia Diffusa):

It has anti-spasmodic action & has anti-inflammatory activity. It also has diuretic action due to which it helps in flushing out the toxins from the body through urine and prevents infection.

 Chandan (Santalum album):

Medicinally it has been used for pain relief, anti inflammatory and sedative purposes.         

Jeera (Cuminum cyminum):

Jeera has antioxidant and hormone-modulating properties.

 Sunthi (Zingiber officinale):

It has good anti-inflammatory action and it also supports liver health.

Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi):

Powerful blood purifier; stimulates the nervous system and clams the mind; alleviates premenstrual syndrome.

 Sheetalchini (Piper cubeba):

Stimulates ovulation, supports liver and spleen; restores libido.

Nagkesar (Mesua ferrea):

Controls excess bleeding; strong anti-inflammatory, nourishes the skin.

Pippli (Piper longum):

Strong inti-inflammatory; treats acne and nourishes skin; tones the tissues and organs.

Daruhaldi (Berberis aristata):

It stimulates ovulation, controls leucorrhoea and acne.

According to Ayurveda, Tridosha vitiation is the main causative factor of hormonal imbalance that further results in menstrual problem and infertility. Tridosha get imbalanced due to certain factors like improper food, lifestyle etc.

Utri-aid is the Ayurvedic formulation that has estrogenic effects and corrects hormonal imbalance.

  • It contains herbs such as Ashoka shaal, Guduchi, Daruhaldi and Shatavar that corrects the hypothalamus-pituitary-ovarian axis, thereby regulating the hormones responsible for ovulation and menstruation. It nourishes the endometrium and supports conception.
  • Dhataki pushp, Lodhra, Nagkesar manages the excessive bleeding or problems like Menorrhagia.
  • Lodhra, Vat chhal, Jatamansi and sheetalchini acts as tonic which helps to tone the reproductive organs and tissues.
  • Punarnava and Sariva help to cleanse the Urinary tract to prevent any infection due to their diuretic properties.
  • Anti-inflammatory effect of Pippali, Chandan, Ashwagandha and triphala helps to reduce any inflammation and spasms, supports conception and provides overall support to the female reproductive organs.

These herbs in combination helps in balancing of tridosha which furthers helps to balance the dhatu agni so that proper nourishment could be provided to dhatus and maintains the normal physiology of the body.

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