Introduction
Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that develop in or on the muscular walls of the uterus. They can vary in size and number, and they are often composed of muscle and fibrous tissue.
Causes:
The exact cause of uterine fibroids remains unclear, but several factors may contribute to their development. Genetic predisposition, hormonal imbalances, and a combination of genetic and hormonal factors are believed to be involved. Estrogen and progesterone, female reproductive hormones, play a crucial role in their growth.
Risk Factors:
Several factors can increase the risk of developing uterine fibroids, including:
- Age: They are more likely to occur in women between the ages of 30 and 40.
- Family History: A family history of fibroids increases the risk.
- Hormones: Exposure to estrogen and progesterone, either through hormone replacement therapy or pregnancy, can increase the risk.
- Race: African American women are more likely to develop fibroids and experience more severe symptoms.
- Obesity: Being overweight or obese can increase the risk.
- Diet: A diet high in red meat and low in green vegetables and fruit may be associated with an increased risk.
Symptoms:
The severity of fibroid symptoms can vary greatly, and some women may remain asymptomatic. Common symptoms include:
- Menstrual Changes: Heavy and prolonged periods are common.
- Pelvic Pain: This can range from dull aches to sharp, intense pain.
- Frequent Urination: Large fibroids can press against the bladder.
- Constipation or Difficulty with Bowel Movements: Large fibroids can press against the rectum.
- Backache or Leg Pains: Pressure on nerves due to large fibroids.
- Pelvic Pressure: A feeling of fullness in the lower abdomen.
- Infertility or Recurrent Miscarriages: In some cases, fibroids can affect fertility.
Modern Treatment:
Treatment options for uterine fibroids depend on the severity of symptoms and the desire for fertility. Common approaches include:
- Medications: Hormonal medications can help control symptoms and shrink fibroids.
- Minimally Invasive Procedures: Procedures like uterine artery embolization or myomectomy can remove or shrink fibroids.
- Hysterectomy: In severe cases or when fertility is not a concern, a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) may be recommended.
- Endometrial Ablation: This procedure destroys the lining of the uterus and is used for heavy menstrual bleeding.
Ayurvedic Treatment:
Ayurveda, an ancient Indian system of medicine, offers holistic approaches to managing uterine fibroids. These approaches focus on balancing the body and mind. Ayurvedic treatments may include:
- Dietary Changes: Ayurveda emphasizes a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and avoiding processed foods.
- Herbal Remedies: Ayurvedic herbs like Shatavari and Ashoka are believed to have a positive impact on uterine health.
- Yoga and Meditation: Stress reduction techniques, such as yoga and meditation, can help balance hormones and reduce symptoms.some yoga asanas may be helpful-
- Balasana
- Bhujangasana
- Setu bandhasana
- Baddha konasana
- savasana
- Life style changes-maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise and adequate sleep, is essential in Ayurveda to maintain overall wellbeing.
Uterine fibroids are common among women of reproductive age and can lead to a range of symptoms. While modern medicine offers various treatment options, Ayurvedic approaches focus on holistic well-being.
Management of Uterine fibroids According to Chandigarh Ayurved Center-
Uterine Fibroid Care Kit
Description of medicines:
- Femine care tablets:
Femine care tablet is an Ayurvedic formulation that work on female reproductive system and make it healthy. Ghritkumari (Aloe Vera), Muramakki (Commiphora myrah), Sonth (Zingiber Officinale), Hara Kasis. These tablets show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immune-modulator properties. These tablets help to treat polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, uterine fibroids etc.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily.
- Kanchnaar Guggul Tablets:
These are classical herbal tablets that are in use for cyst type of problems. The tablets relieve all the signs and symptoms related to uterine fibroids patients. Kachnaar Guggul tablets are prepared from Kachnaar (Bauhinia variegate), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), Maricha (Piper nigrum), Pippali (Piper longum), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), etc that shows anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant, etc properties.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.
- Trikatu Tablet:
CAC TRIKATU TABLET is a hebo-mineral tablet of 650 MG and is purely Ayurvedic formulation. CAC Trikatu Tablet helps to eliminate excess Kapha or mucous from the body, supports respiratory system, manages weight, helps to take out impurities or ama from the body, supports healthy detoxification, reduces swelling. It shows anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant, antioxidant properties. This tablet is made up of equal parts of three herbs such as Pippali (Piper longum), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), & Marich (Piper nigrum) that maintains the metabolism in the body. The regular use of this tablet balances the thyroxine hormone and treats hyperthyroidism naturally.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.
- Women Champion Syrup:
Woman Champion is a pure herbal and ayurvedic formulation that is an effective tonic for women and helps to maintain their health. It balances all the doshas of the body and it also maintains the hormonal levels. It has Lodhra, Manjishta, Ashok chaal Punarnava, Shatavar, Bala, Daruharidra, Nagarmotha present in it that help the women in symptoms like mood changes, stress, headache and pain.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 teaspoonful twice daily.
- Women power plus tablet:
CAC woman power tablet is a complete health supplement for women which is best for female health and vital energy. It helps to build up the immunity. This is a pure herbo mineral product of the best quality herbs. The herbs used are Ashoka, Shatavari, anatmool, etc. These are herbs used since ancient times to maintain female health metabolism. It works well in the reproductive system and other health-related disorders. The extract of these herbs is used which provides multiple health benefits. These herbs have the potential to improve female health and libido.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.
- Cyst Heal tablets:
CAC Cyst heal tablet is a pure ayurvedic medicine that contains various herbs extract that works on the any kind of abnormal growth like cyst, myoma, polyp, lipoma, lumps in breast, benign or malignant tumor. Cyst heals tablet helps in reducing any kind of abnormal growth in the body and reducing overall body weight. It treats menstrual irregularity, increases ovulation and follicular maturity, PCOS and treats female infertility as well.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.
