Menstruation Disorders – Dysmenorrhea – Symptoms of Blood Deficiency in TCM Perspective

Last Updated on Friday, 21 October 2011 01:27 Written by Natural Health Team Friday, 21 October 2011 01:27

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In traditional Chinese medicine, dysmenorrhea is defined as a pain in the lower abdomen, appearing with menstrual cycle that can spread over to the whole abdomen and lumbosacral region, depending on diagnosis. If not treated, it may contribute to infertility for some women.

Symptoms of blood deficiency of dysmenorrhrea can be defined as a vague pain in the lower abdomen during or 1-2 days after menstruation.

B.B. 1. Scanty menstruation with reddish and thin blood
As we mention in previous article, liver is important for blood formation and spleen for blood circulation, for what ever reason, women with dysmenorrhrea are found to have sluggish liver function during menstruation, leading to the inability of liver in making enough blood for our body, leaving no blood for menstruation.

B.B.2. Weakness and lack of strength
Weakness or lack of strength, during menstrual cycle may be due kidney yang deficiency or spleen inability to transport oxygen and nutrients to the body cells as resulting of blockage of qi in some meridians.

B.B.3. Pale tongue with white and thin fur
If there are not enough blood circulated in the body, the first thing is reflected in the tongue according TCM. Pale tongue is due to over consumption of raw food, cool or cold foods and drink, leading to kidney yang deficiency and affecting liver function in blood formation, resulting in pale tongue.

B.B.4. Weak pulse
Weak pulse may be caused by insufficient blood or slow blood movement in the circulatory system due to blockage of qi or blood stasis in certain organs, leading to not enough blood to the reproductive organs to sustain a healthy menstruation.

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Dysmenorrhea Painful Discomfort during Menstruation, Why do we get

Last Updated on Wednesday, 5 October 2011 07:28 Written by Natural Health Team Wednesday, 5 October 2011 07:28

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Dysmenorrhea meaning difficult, painful or abnormal. It is true that the discomfort during menstruation are relatively common, but the intensity is such that from leading a normal life. In these cases it is necessary to go to the doctor to know the source of the problem and determine appropriate treatment.

Pain or difficult flow during menstruation, called dysmenorrhea, is one of the most common complaints in women during gynecological consultation. On occasions it can generate such discomfort that disrupts not only personal, but is due to absenteeism and thus, economic losses in many countries, which has been deemed as a public health problem.

Primary or secondary?
The specialist explains that dysmenorrhea is classified as primary or spasmodic, and secondary failure.
Primary. Menstrual pain that occurs when there is no pelvic disease. It usually occurs in the first years after menarche (first menstruation) and affects approximately 50% of women after puberty.
Secondary. It is defined as menstrual pain as a result of a pathology (disease) or pelvic anatomy, such as endometriosis (abnormal growth of endometrial tissue lining the uterus) or pelvic inflammatory disease (infection of the female reproductive organs). This condition is commonly seen in females 30 to 45 years old.

Painful manifestation
It is possible to distinguish between dysmenorrhea and another for its particular characteristics. In the case of primary or spasmodic, almost invariably occurs in ovulatory cycles and in general, appears a year after menarche. Pain is the classic that begins with the onset of menstruation (or earlier) and persists for 1 to 2 days. The pain is described as cramping and constant lower abdominal pain that radiates to the back or thigh.

The general symptoms that are associated with this problem are malaise, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, lower back pain and headaches. Also presented dizziness, nervousness and even collapse (fainting).

For this part, or congestive secondary dysmenorrhea is associated with abdominal distension, heaviness, pelvic and back pain, plus it is not limited to the onset of menstruation. Usually, the pain gradually increases during the luteal phase (which occurs after ovulation and lasts 14 days) until it reaches its maximum almost simultaneously appears menstruation.

Why do I get?
Although the causes of dysmenorrhea have not been fully defined, we can talk some.

With respect to primary dysmenorrhea, current evidence suggests that the pathogenesis (origin or evolution) is due to the hormone prostaglandin F2 alpha (PGF2 alpha), a potent myometrial stimulant and vasoconstrictor (which narrows the uterine muscle) originated in the secretor endometrium (tissue lining the uterus). Favorable response to PGF2 alpha inhibitors in patients with dysmenorrhea supports.

 Other reasons are prolonged uterine contractions and decreased blood flow to the myometrium (uterine muscle). Furthermore, the presence of a certain substance called vasopressin (brain hormone) involved in myometrial sensitivity, inadequate uterine blood flow and pain. Not forgetting that this type of dysmenorrhea has also been attributed to behavioral and psychological factors, although this has not been demonstrated with certainty.

As for secondary dysmenorrhea, gynecologist states that various pelvic disease can lead to this condition such as endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, tumors and cysts (lump that contains fluid or semisolid material) ovary.

Importance of care
In principle, the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea is aimed at providing relief of pelvic pain (cramps) and associated symptoms such as headache, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, which often accompany or precede the onset of menstrual flow.

Treatment of secondary dysmenorrhea include correction of the disease that cause it, which usually means undergoing surgery. It is also indicated for use as secondary treatment analgesic agents.

They are also good alternative, along with medication or surgery, carry low-fat diet, using supplements of fish oil and, when needed, helped by psychotherapy.

In any case, the treatment of dysmenorrhea provides better outcomes through early detection and proper diagnosis of the problem. It is therefore essential that women go to the gynecologist at the first manifestations of the problem rather than hide or downplay for thinking that the discomfort related to menstrual cycle are normal.

Risk Factors
Factors associated with greater propensity to suffer dysmenorrhea include:
    Early menarche (between 9 and 11 years).
    Long periods.
    Heavy menstrual flow.
    Smoking.
    Family history.

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Menstruation Disorders – Dysmenorrhea – Symptoms of Imbalance of Liver in TCM Perspective

Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 September 2011 11:27 Written by Natural Health Team Wednesday, 21 September 2011 11:27

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All women experience menstrual disorder sometimes during their child bearing years before menopause. While Western medication has never viewed that menstruation disorder is a problem of women reproductive system, traditional Chinese medicine looks at this problem seriously, if untreated, it will disharmonize the women’s ecosystem, leading to nervous tension and other health problems, including infertility.

Liver is important for blood formation and in regulating the spleen in food absorption and transforming them to energy to support our body daily activity. Imbalance of liver can be caused by stress, anger, resentment and repressed frustrations, leading to the following symptoms in dysmenorrhrea.

1. Pain in the lower abdomen preceding or during menstruation
In the western medicine point of view, pain in lower abdomen preceding or during menstruation may be caused by the inability of liver in essential fatty metabolism, leading to over production of certain hormones in the prostaglandins family that cause contraction of uterus muscles. In TCM point of view, liver is a main organ in blood storing and formation, imbalance of liver causes qi stagnation, leading to blood stagnation in some some organs, thus causing pain in the lower abdomen before and during menstruation as qi tries to push the stagnated blood through vagina.

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2. Difficult menstruation
Difficult menstruation is common symptoms for women with dysmenorrhrea because of imbalance liver. As qi is stagnated, it does not have enough strength to regulate the blood flow, making menstruation difficulty.

3. Scanty menstrual discharge
In some case, qi may be able to regulate the blood flow in the reproductive organs, but blood formation of liver is damaged, it leaves only a small amount blood for menstruation, causing scanty menstrual discharge.

4. Period with dark purple color containing blood clots
It is a result of blood stagnation in the reproductive organ and excessive liver heat, (caused by extreme yin or yang) leading to dark purple color and clots.

5. Breast tenderness
Imbalance of liver causes qi stagnation that interferes with kidney function in regulating the flow of fluids in the body, effecting the reproductive organs, leading to breast tenderness.

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Menstruation Disorder Xii – How to Treat Dysmenorrhea With Foods

Last Updated on Wednesday, 7 April 2010 10:27 Written by Natural Health Team Wednesday, 7 April 2010 10:27

Dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) means that women have periodic pains during or prior to, or after the menstrual period in the lower abdomen. In this article, we will discuss how to treat dysmenrrhea with foods.

1. Tofu
Tofu is made from yellow beans. It contains high levels of isoflovones. Intake of tofu will help to stimulate the production of good estrogen which is low during menstruation resulting in reducing the inflammation as well as menstrual cramps. It also inhibits bad estrogen, also known as xenoestrogens which causes breast cancer and tumors in women. Raw yellow bean is toxic and harmful to our body.

2. Legumes
Legumes are dark green food. It contains high amounts of vitamin C and chlorophyll that help to relax our abdominal muscles caused by inflammation during menstruation and fighting against forming of free radicals in our body.

3. Deep sea fish
Deep sea fish such as tuna and salmon containing high amounts of iron and omega 3 fatty acid help to stimulate the production of red blood cells that is essential to replace blood loss during menstruation. Without omega 3 fatty acids to balance the excessive of omega 6 acid it will result in hormone imbalance thus increasing the risk of menstrual cramps.

4. Banana
Bananas containing high amounts of potassium and magnesium that work together to block the release of prostaglandins and occurrence of spasms.

5. Green tea
Green tea helps to stimulate the digestive system resulting in a cooling sensation and alleviating sharp, stabbing pain during menstruation.

6. Mexican wild yam
Mexican wild yam contains precursors to DHEA that help to regulate and balance hormones the natural way resulting in reducing symptoms of menstruation. Study shows that people with healthy DHEA levels when given a choice, chose lean protein and carbohydrate foods as opposed to foods comprised of high fat.

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Menstruation Disorder IV – How to Treat Dysmenorrhea With Herbs

Last Updated on Tuesday, 6 April 2010 10:27 Written by Natural Health Team Tuesday, 6 April 2010 10:27

As we mentioned in previous articles menstruation is the shedding of the uterine lining. It is normal to the reproductive system of women and happens on a regular basis. Normal menstruation happens around 3 to 7 days. During the monthly menstrual cycle, female sex hormones prepare the uterus to support a pregnancy. If pregnancy happens menstruation will be suspended until giving birth of a child, abortion, or miscarriage. Otherwise the uterine lining sheds and menstrual blood, tissues, fluid and mucus leave the body through the vagina caused by natural reactions in the female reproductive system from low levels of certain growth hormones. Dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) means that women have periodic pains during or prior to, or after menstrual periods in the lower abdomen. In this article, we will discuss how to treat dysmenorrhea with herbs.
1. Ginger
Ginger is most commonly used in western medicine in treating dysmenorrhea for a long period of time due to its stimulated function of anti- inflammation, spasmolytic, and circulation. Ginger helps to inhibit cyclo-oxygenase and lipoxygenase enzymes that cause menstrual cramps.

2. Herbal tea
Herbal tea contains high amounts of phytochemicals that helps to relax stomach and uterus muscles resulting in reduced or no menstrual cramps. Drinking herbal tea until the cramping subsides is recommended.

3. Cramp Bark
Cramp bark is a a uterine tonic. It is used to relieve cramps and spasm of all kinds, to treat uterine and ovarian pain, dysmenorrhea as well as relaxing uterine muscle.

4. Raspberry leaf
Raspberry leaf has been used in traditional herbal therapy for a variety of conditions relating to the female reproductive tract, especially during pregnancy and to facilitate delivery. It is a uterine tonic that helps to relax the uterine muscles resulting in reduced menstrual cramps.

5. Pennyroyal
Pennyroyal is a relaxant and stimulant. It has the same property of relaxing the uterine muscle like raspberry leaf, and has been used for treating menstrual cramps.

6. Mugwort
Mugwort has been used in Chinese medicine to relieve pain by promoting blood circulation, restoring depressed liver by invigorating the flow of qi , regulating menstruation and alleviating pain as well as irregular menstruation and dysmenorrhea.

7. Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a highly antioxidant and anti-inflammation herb enhancing inhibition of the metabolism of prostaglandins, intake of cinnamon tea will help to reduce menstrual cramps. Overdose of cinnamon is toxic to your kidney and liver.

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