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Periods

A period is a segment of the menstrual cycle where a woman bleeds from the vagina for a few days. Periods usually start around 12 years of age, but some girls will start a bit earlier or later. A regular period will develop from the age of 16 to 18.

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Suggest an ayurveda remedy for severe menstrual pain.

Query: Hi doctor, My wife is 24 years old. Six months back, we got married. Over last two months she is suffering with severe menstrual pain. Even painkiller is not giving any relief to her. She is taking Evecare syrup from Himalaya over a month. Kindly help her get rid of this pain.  Read Full »


Dr. Sruthi. B. R.

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please tell me about her age of menarche, her menstrual cycle and the number of days she bleeds. Is she on any medication? Is this the first episode of heavy bleeding? My advice to your wife is to go in for pelvic ultrasonography (UGS). She can continue using Evecare (As...  Read Full »

I am using a menstrual cup for periods. Is it advisable?

Query: Hello doctor,I am 25 years old and have been using a menstrual cup for my periods. I wanted to know whether it is safe to use. I have read about the flow of energy during periods. Will wearing a menstrual cup cause long-term health issues? Please help.Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Alka

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Menstrual cups are of two types: disposable and nondisposable. You can reuse nondisposable cups after washing them properly. These are safe to use but with some precautions, like changing them every four to s...  Read Full »

What could be the reason for my scanty menstruation?

Query: Hello doctor, I am around 20 years old and weigh 85.98 Ibs with scanty menstruation. Is this due to my low body weight? Is there any Ayurvedic medicine to increase body weight and cure the problem? Are there any home remedies to cure the issue? Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Farzana Roshan. M

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Scanty menstruation may occur due to hormonal imbalance. You should be conscious about your diet and lifestyle. Avoid taking junk food, spicy food, and broiler chicken. Eat more green leafy vegetables like broccoli, spinach, drumstick, and...  Read Full »

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