Menstrual disorders: Difference between revisions
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The management of menstrual disorders is broadly divided into two. | The management of menstrual disorders is broadly divided into two. | ||
1. Purification therapy(shodhana/ panchakarma) | '''1. Purification therapy(shodhana/ panchakarma) | ||
2. Pacification therapy(shamana) | 2. Pacification therapy(shamana)''' | ||
===Treatment for decreased state of menstrual blood === | ===Treatment for decreased state of menstrual blood === | ||
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• Nasal instillation of medicine (nasya) | • Nasal instillation of medicine (nasya) | ||
• Exposure to wind | • Exposure to wind | ||
All these activities are likely to cause physical strain for the woman and their adverse effects are reflected even in her future progeny.[Su. Sa. Sharira Sthana 2/24-25] | All these activities are likely to cause physical strain for the woman and their adverse effects are reflected even in her future progeny.[Su. Sa. Sharira Sthana 2/24-25] | ||
==Menstrual Hygiene == | ==Menstrual Hygiene == | ||
Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) refers to management of hygiene associated with the menstrual process. | Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) refers to management of hygiene associated with the menstrual process. | ||