We first have to look after your reports and then plan the treatment accordingly. Also how irregular your menstrual cycle is that has to be evaluated. So basically a detailed history of your condition is required to give confirmation about anything. Usually Hormonal imbalance is seen as Pitta and Vata vitiation. Irregularities of the Menstrual cycle should also be correlated with specific types of Dosha vitiation. For example if you receive your periods early then the expected date it might suggest Pitta Vitiation whereas if you get it delayed it might be a suggestive of Vata vitiation. So it has to be evaluated also your age matters. In teenagers having Hormonal imbalance and menstrual Irregularities is common. But by the age of mid 20s it should be normalized. However in 20s and 30s thyroid is also a concern which should be looked after. A detailed personalized treatment plan along with dietary and lifestyle modifications will be helpful.
I’ve been taking Shatavari for hormonal balance, but my menstrual irregularities persist. Should I continue or seek an alternative?
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Dr.Nitin Dhruv PhD Scholar, MD (KayaChikitsa-Internal medicine), BAMS, PGDEMS, DIHM, DDM, CCPT
We first have to look after your reports and then plan the treatment accordingly. Also how irregular your menstrual cycle is that has to be evaluated. So basically a detailed history of your condition is required to give confirmation about anything. Usually Hormonal imbalance is seen as Pitta and Vata vitiation. Irregularities of the Menstrual cycle should also be correlated with specific types of Dosha vitiation. For example if you receive your periods early then the expected date it might suggest Pitta Vitiation whereas if you get it delayed it might be a suggestive of Vata vitiation. So it has to be evaluated also your age matters. In teenagers having Hormonal imbalance and menstrual Irregularities is common. But by the age of mid 20s it should be normalized. However in 20s and 30s thyroid is also a concern which should be looked after. A detailed personalized treatment plan along with dietary and lifestyle modifications will be helpful.