Dysmenorrhea from a Holistic Perspective

Dysmenorrhea merely means painful periods. About 50 to 70% of women experience menstrual cramps in their reproductive years. These cramps may begin in the lower abdomen and spread to the thighs and back causing discomfort. However, about 10% of women have symptoms so severe, that they are unable to handle their normal activities.

In fact, a survey revealed painful menstruation as the leading cause of time lost from school and work among women of childbearing age.

Causes of Dysmenorrhea

Studies indicate that there is some co-relation between the cramps or pain and hormone 'prostaglandin', which causes contractions in the uterus. Its levels were found to be quite a bit higher in women who reported severe menstrual pain, as compared with those who had very mild discomfort.

Medically, there are two types of dysmenorrhea:

• Primary Dysmenorrhea: This type of pain is not related to any clinical pathology, i.e. any problems of the uterus or pelvic organs. Primary Dysmenorrhea usually begins 2 to 3 years following menarche (onset of menses). It occurs on account of the hormone Prostaglandin, which helps the uterus to contract and shed its lining during menstruation. This contraction causes mild cramps. It often improves after the age of 25 or after vaginal childbirth.
• Secondary Dysmenorrhea: Here, the menstrual pain is because of some underlying pathology or structural abnormality, e.g. endometriosis, fibroids, or infection of the uterus. Secondary Dysmenorrhea is commonly seen after the age of 30 years. It is associated with some disease, either inside the uterus or outside. Abnormal conditions associated with secondary dysmenorrhea include endometriosis, sexually transmitted disease (STD), pelvic inflammatory disease, ovarian cysts and fibroids. Sometimes IUD or intrauterine devices also cause severe cramps.

Symptoms of Dysmenorrhea

Whether it is primary or secondary dysmenorrhea, pain remains the common symptom. Some women experience very severe cramps and pain, while others merely complain of mild discomfort. The intensity and nature of pain varies from woman to woman. Women usually experience two types of pain:

• A constant dull lower-backache, which may spread to the thighs
• Cramping spasmodic pains, like contractions

Other symptoms that may accompany the pain are as follows:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea/constipation
• Fainting
• Light-headedness
• A dizzy feeling
• Headaches
• Exhaustion and lethargy
• Breast tenderness
• Shedding of meaty chunks of the uterine lining (endometrium), during menses

Diagnosis of Dysmenorrhea

Generally, it is the patient who reports to the gynecologist with pain. The physician first takes a complete case-history, focusing on menarche (onset of menses), menstrual history and obstetric history. He may then perform a physical examination, including an internal examination, to see if there are any abnormalities causing the pain. The tests which may be advised are:

• Pap smear
• Blood tests and cultures
• Ultrasound

If the menstrual pain is not relieved with medication or if a secondary cause of dysmenorrhea is suspected, a surgical procedure called laparoscopy may be performed.

Conventional treatments for dysmenorrhea include NSAIDs such as Ibuprofen and Naproxan; over-the-counter drugs like aspirin, acetaminophen, and pamprin amongst others. Surgery may also be resorted to in extreme cases. None of these conventional treatments are known to cure Dysmenorrhea. They only look at Dysmenorrhea from a superficial, symptomatic perspective.

Also, none of them are without their chunk of side-effects. NSAIDs may lead to gastrointestinal discomfort, ulcers in the stomach or even promote bleeding. Oral contraceptives are also used as the second line of treatment, but obviously, cannot be used by females who wish to conceive. The most serious side-effect of aetaminophen could include liver damage due to large doses. Aspirin too has numerous dose-related side-effects which may include ulcerations, abdominal burning, pain, cramping, nausea, gastritis, serious gastrointestinal bleeding, and liver toxicity.

Complementary Natural Care

When you take external hormones or painkillers, your symptoms may temporarily disappear. But to treat dysmenorrhea effectively, it is essential to address the root cause of the pain. Advances in the natural system of therapies such as Homeopathy and Ayurveda have now made it possible to explore herbs and other natural ingredients for beneficial roles in supporting the structure and functions of the reproductive system.

Every single ingredient in every Biogetica kit has huge amounts of traditional use data from Ayurveda and Homeopathy and is supported by modern studies and trials. However, people and governments today tend to have varying opinions and laws regarding natural supplements and complementary therapies. We, therefore, prefer not to make any claims, but instead, point all patients and doctors to independent research and clinical studies that support their effects in a scientific manner. In some cases, we compare the results of these studies to those of pharmaceutical medicines in order to show that natural products can provide just as much or may be more, when compared to drugs that often have side effects.

In order to present this information in an unbiased and up to date manner, we simply show you Google Scholar search results of all scientific articles available on a certain product or ingredient. If you do so much as read the synopsis of the research, the choice becomes clear. You can read and compare the results of drug studies and the results of studies on which Biogetica relies. We support you in your right to know and choose drugs or natural alternatives!

Research on Resonance Homeopathic Ingredients

• Caulophyllum: Studies suggest that this Advanced Resonance Homeopathic remedy may reduce congestion and relax the muscles in the uterine and the pelvic region. ¹
• Chamomilla: Studies suggest that this Advanced Resonance Homeopathic remedy may relieve pain and control excessive bleeding. ²
• Mag phos: Studies suggest that this Advanced Resonance Homeopathic remedy may be very useful in alleviating severe spasmodic lower abdominal or pelvic pain. ³
• Viburnum: Studies suggest that this Advanced Resonance Homeopathic remedy may relieve abdominal pain, nausea, lower-backache, drawing in the legs, pelvic congestion, and general feverishness. ⁴

Herbal research

• Andropogon muricatus: Studies suggest that this herbal remedy may support the normal functioning of the Endocrine system as a whole. ⁵
• Nelumbium speciosum: Studies suggest that this herbal remedy may balance the female hormones. ⁶
• Nardostachys jatamansi: Studies suggest that this herbal remedy may relieve weakness related to the Uterus that begins at puberty and ceases at menopause. ⁷
• Zingiber officinale: Studies suggest that this herbal remedy may remind the body of optimal endocrine functions and balance hormone levels. ⁸

Nutraceutical research

• Vitamin E: Studies suggest that this vitamin may support the functioning of the Reproductive organs. ⁹

Allopathic

Allopathic treatments for Dysmenorrhea include pain killers such as ibuprofen and naproxen.

• Side effects of ibuprofen in Dysmenorrhea

If you have read the research above, you are now in a position to make an intelligent decision. We suggest you discuss this research with your doctor or one of our doctors available online.

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Tips to Manage Dysmenorrhea

• Apply a hot-water bottle or electric heating-pad against the lower abdomen; it will provide some relief from menstrual pain.
• Drink warm beverages.
• Eat small and frequent meals to avoid constipation or bloating.
• Follow a diet rich in complex carbohydrates such as whole grains, fruits and vegetables, but low in salt, sugar, alcohol and caffeine.
• Practice relaxation techniques like meditation or yoga. They help to change the focus.

Biogetica is on the vanguard of healthcare innovation combining for the first time three separate and unique disciplines: traditional ayurvedic herbs, advanced resonance homeopathy, and ground-breaking nutraceuticals designed from the molecule up to provide health and freedom to you.

Our mission is to provide you with integrated natural solutions that target root issues across the physical, energetic and informational spectrum of your life. Our Doctors research all possible ingredients and combine them synergistically into kits to help bring your body into balance.

Biogetica’s products reflect an understanding of both the molecular and vibrational nature of life and therefore bridge the gap between the current understandings of medicine, biology, and quantum physics.

When you suffer from painful periods, your natural instinct is to reach for painkillers. However, painkillers only offer you symptomatic relief, and their constant use could trigger side effects and cause dependency. Biogetica's methods aim to address the root causes of excessive uterine contractions and help support the structure and functions of the reproductive system by: **

• Using homeopathic ingredients with natural anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties to stop acute menstrual pain and other manifestations like backache, pain in the legs, and nausea
• Improving the muscular tone of your uterus
• Balancing your reproductive hormones, thus ending excessive uterine contraction

The proof of our methods is evident from the ground-breaking results we have seen in independent clinical trials, and more importantly, in the lives we’ve helped uplift.