Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

DUB feels like unpredictable rains—sometimes heavy, sometimes scanty—without seasonal rhythm. Ayurveda relates it to raktapradara, where aggravated pitta vitiates rakta (blood) and vāta disturbs timing of flow. This imbalance weakens uterine channels and causes irregular bleeding. Caraka Saṃhitā describes uncontrolled menstrual flow due to pitta-rakta aggravation (Cikitsāsthāna 30.216).

Common Causes of Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

Hormonal disturbances affecting cycle rhythm
Chronic stress aggravating vāta and pitta
Kapha imbalance thickening uterine lining
Improper diet with excess spicy, oily foods
Weak uterine tissues from poor nourishment

Symptoms of Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

Irregular menstrual cycles with unpredictable flow
Heavy or prolonged bleeding without clear cause
Intermenstrual spotting or sudden bleeding
Pelvic heaviness, cramps, or backache
Fatigue, weakness, or anemia from blood loss

Ayurveda’s Approach to Healing Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

Herbs like aśoka, lodhra, and śatāvarī to balance pitta
Virecana (purgation) to clear heat from blood
Rasāyana therapies to strengthen reproductive tissues
Pathya diet: cooling, nourishing foods with ghee
Stress management with yoga, meditation, and rest