HEAL MENSTRUAL PROBLEMS PERMANENTLY
- Madhukar Dama
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- 13 min read
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🩸 WHAT ARE MENSTRUAL PROBLEMS?
Menstrual problems include:
Irregular periods (too early, too late, skipped months)
Painful periods (cramps, back pain, nausea)
Heavy bleeding or too little bleeding
Mood swings, bloating, and breast tenderness before periods
Spotting between cycles
For many women, these issues start from teenage years and continue till menopause. Some are told it's “normal” or part of being a woman. That’s not true. These are signals from the body that something deeper needs correction.
⚠️ WHY IS IT INCREASING NOWADAYS?
Too much sitting, no early morning sun or walking
Overeating processed food, especially 6 whites (wheat, sugar, rice, maida, milk, refined oil)
Junk oils and reheated food
Too many medical pills and hormonal injections
Ignoring traditional practices like oil bath, menstrual rest, ritual fasting
Constant emotional pressure, arguing, running behind money, social media, overstimulation
Lack of grounding — no silence, no body connection, no barefoot walking
🩺 COMMON TYPES OF MENSTRUAL PROBLEMS
1. Dysmenorrhea – painful periods
2. Amenorrhea – no periods for months
3. Menorrhagia – heavy or prolonged bleeding
4. Oligomenorrhea – infrequent periods
5. PMS / PMDD – mood, anger, cravings before periods
6. PCOD/PCOS – cysts in ovaries, hormonal imbalance
7. Spotting or intermenstrual bleeding
No matter the label, the base issue is toxins, stress, weak digestion, and hormonal confusion.
🌑 COMMON MYTHS ABOUT MENSTRUAL PROBLEMS IN INDIA
🧕 CULTURAL & RELIGIOUS MYTHS
1. Menstruating women are impure or dirty
2. Women should not enter temples or perform rituals during periods
3. Menstrual blood is toxic or dangerous
4. Touching pickles during periods will spoil them
5. Women should not cook or serve food while bleeding
6. Menstruating girls should not touch plants or Tulsi
7. Periods should be hidden or kept secret at all costs
8. God will get angry if you do puja during periods
9. Menstrual blood can cause harm to others if touched
10. Periods should never be discussed in front of men
11. A menstruating girl should not participate in weddings or festivals
12. A girl who gets her first period should be publicly celebrated and then secluded
13. Sitting separately or sleeping on the floor during periods is necessary for purity
14. Bathing during menstruation is harmful or unnecessary
15. Using menstrual cloth is more ‘sanskaari’ than sanitary pads
🩸 PHYSICAL & MEDICAL MYTHS
16. Pain during periods is normal and every girl must bear it
17. Irregular periods always mean PCOD or infertility
18. If a girl misses her period, she must be pregnant
19. Girls with early periods are oversexed or fast
20. Heavy bleeding is a sign of good cleansing
21. Light or short periods are lucky
22. Periods should always come exactly every 28 days
23. Tampons and menstrual cups are unsafe or not Indian
24. Once you get married, your periods will automatically regularize
25. Birth control pills are the best and safest way to fix irregular periods
26. Hormonal injections are safe for long-term use
27. PCOS is rare or happens only to obese women
28. Surgery is the only cure for fibroids or cysts
29. All menstrual disorders are genetic and cannot be healed naturally
30. White discharge always means infection
31. Only weak girls get painful periods
32. Girls should not cry or rest — they must be strong during periods
💬 SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL MYTHS
33. Girls who talk about periods openly are shameless
34. Men should never know when a woman is on her period
35. Mood swings are excuses — women just overreact
36. Mental health is unrelated to menstrual cycles
37. Working women should not mention period pain at the workplace
38. Menstrual leave makes women appear unprofessional
39. Good girls don’t complain about period pain
40. Discussing menstrual problems brings shame to the family
41. A girl must hide her pad or cloth from others, even at home
42. Only teenage girls face menstrual issues — adults should have “fixed” it by now
🍛 FOOD & LIFESTYLE MYTHS
43. Girls must eat less during periods
44. Cold foods like curd, banana, or buttermilk stop bleeding
45. Hot foods like papaya or sesame will cause heavy bleeding
46. Women should not drink water at night during periods
47. Heavy work or gyming is the only way to reduce period issues
48. Girls must avoid bathing for 3 days to preserve “heat”
49. You must drink ajwain water for every period problem
50. Periods worsen if you eat sour items like tamarind or lemon
51. Menstrual pain is always due to wrong food, never emotional causes
52. Natural healing takes too long — only tablets work quickly
💔 MARRIAGE & FERTILITY MYTHS
53. Girls with irregular periods are unfit for marriage
54. A woman who skips periods is infertile
55. You cannot conceive if you bleed irregularly
56. Heavy periods mean more fertility
57. Girls with PCOD will definitely need IVF later
58. If a woman doesn’t bleed every month after marriage, it’s a sin
59. All menstrual disorders vanish after childbirth
60. Menstrual problems are shameful to discuss with husband or in-laws
61. Girls who delay marriage will develop PCOS or fibroids
62. A girl with period issues must be taken to a tantric or astrologer
🧬 MODERN MYTHS CREATED BY MEDICAL INDUSTRY
63. All period problems need pills or surgery
64. If natural healing worked, doctors would recommend it
65. There is no harm in taking painkillers every month
66. Blood tests can detect all root causes of period issues
67. Ultrasound is the only way to know what's happening inside
68. Irregular cycles are never curable — you need lifelong treatment
69. Hormonal pills “regulate” your cycle (when they actually suppress it)
70. Sanitary pads are 100% safe and hygienic (despite perfumes, plastic, and chemicals)
71. You must follow a fixed calendar cycle to be “normal”
72. If your doctor says it's normal, you don't need to listen to your body
73. Natural methods like castor oil, food change, or fasting are outdated
🙅♀️ MINDSET MYTHS THAT BLOCK HEALING
74. I have no time to heal — I just need relief
75. Pain is punishment — I must endure it silently
76. My body is broken and nothing will help me
77. Others are managing — I must be weak
78. Healing is expensive and out of reach
79. Doctors know better than my body ever will
80. I’ll fix it after marriage / after job / after baby
81. Periods are a curse, not a sacred rhythm
82. Healing is selfish — I must serve others first
83. If I slow down, I’ll fall behind
84. My emotions have nothing to do with my cycle
85. This is my fate — my mother and grandmother also suffered
🩸 ISSUES FACED DUE TO MENSTRUAL PROBLEMS
Imagine how much your life will improve when you are free from menstrual problems.
🔴 PHYSICAL ISSUES
1. Severe abdominal cramps
2. Lower back pain
3. Pain radiating to thighs
4. Headaches or migraines during menstruation
5. Heavy bleeding (menorrhagia)
6. Scanty or irregular bleeding
7. No periods for months (amenorrhea)
8. Spotting between periods
9. Excessive clotting during bleeding
10. Breast tenderness and swelling
11. Nausea and vomiting
12. Bloating and water retention
13. Constipation during periods
14. Loose motions during periods
15. Fatigue and low energy
16. Excessive sleepiness or insomnia
17. Foul-smelling discharge
18. Burning or itching in genitals during cycle
19. Acne or skin breakouts linked to cycle
20. Dizziness and blackouts
21. Fainting spells during heavy bleeding
22. Increased hair fall during cycle
23. Dark patches under the eyes
24. Low immunity – frequent colds/infections
25. Body stiffness and joint pain
🧠 EMOTIONAL & MENTAL ISSUES
26. Mood swings
27. Irritability and anger outbursts
28. Sudden crying spells
29. Anxiety or panic before periods
30. Depression during PMS or periods
31. Feeling overwhelmed or mentally foggy
32. Lack of motivation or energy
33. Social withdrawal and isolation
34. Shame or guilt around menstruation
35. Fear of staining in public
36. Stress due to cycle unpredictability
37. Relationship tension due to mood shifts
38. Emotional numbness or dullness
39. Overthinking or obsessive thoughts
💼 WORK & DAILY LIFE ISSUES
40. Absenteeism from school or work
41. Loss of productivity during cycle
42. Missing important deadlines or meetings
43. Embarrassment at workplace due to leaks
44. Avoiding travel during periods
45. Inability to focus or perform physically demanding tasks
46. Skipping physical training or sports
47. Difficulty standing or sitting for long hours
48. Needing frequent breaks to rest or clean
49. Low confidence during menstruation
50. Workplace teasing or lack of empathy
🧕 SOCIAL & CULTURAL ISSUES (INDIAN CONTEXT)
51. Taboo around discussing periods openly
52. Not allowed in temples or poojas
53. Restrictions from cooking or touching food
54. Made to sleep separately or eat alone
55. Lack of support from family or spouse
56. Girls ashamed to ask for sanitary pads
57. Missing school due to poor hygiene facilities
58. Forced to use dirty cloth or newspapers
59. Public humiliation due to leaks/stains
60. No menstrual rest – expected to work normally
61. Fear of being seen buying pads
62. Girls married early to “fix” irregular periods
63. Being labeled ‘impure’ during menstruation
64. Misunderstood as lazy or weak
65. Being blamed for infertility due to irregular periods
🧬 HORMONAL & GYNAECOLOGICAL CONDITIONS
66. PCOD / PCOS
67. Uterine fibroids
68. Endometriosis
69. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
70. Cervical erosion
71. Ovarian cysts
72. Hormonal imbalance (estrogen dominance)
73. Early menopause or premature ovarian failure
74. Hyperprolactinemia
75. Hypothyroidism-related menstrual changes
76. Irregular ovulation
77. Infertility or difficulty conceiving
78. Chronic pelvic pain
🧪 MEDICINE-RELATED SIDE EFFECTS
79. Weight gain from hormone pills
80. Nausea from birth control
81. Mood disturbances due to contraceptive use
82. Dependency on painkillers
83. Liver strain from repeated medications
84. Thinning of uterus lining with injections
85. Blood clot risk with certain pills
86. Irreversible fertility issues from long-term medication
🏥 POST-MEDICAL OR SURGICAL COMPLICATIONS
87. Side effects from D&C procedures
88. Infections after IUD insertion
89. Post-surgical pain (laparoscopy, hysterectomy)
90. Hormonal crash after ovary removal
91. Psychological trauma after unnecessary surgery
92. Internal scarring leading to future problems
🧓 LONG-TERM COMPLICATIONS IF UNHEALED
93. Chronic fatigue syndrome
94. Bone loss / early osteoporosis
95. Metabolic disorders (diabetes, obesity)
96. Infertility or miscarriages
97. Worsened PCOS leading to insulin resistance
98. Poor sexual health / low libido
99. Risk of endometrial cancer
100. Emotional trauma from years of suffering
💔 UNSEEN, SILENT BURDENS
101. Losing trust in one's body
102. Feeling like a burden during periods
103. Suppressing pain to survive social demands
104. Living with chronic shame around blood
105. Missing marriage opportunities due to menstrual issues
106. Not discussing with anyone due to fear of being judged
107. Financial strain due to constant medication/tests
108. Fear of becoming a mother
109. Accepting pain as normal womanhood
110. Giving up on healing due to repeated failure
🌿 CORE HEALING APPROACH
✅ 1. DAILY BELLY CASTOR OIL PACK
Two hours after food or on empty stomach, use castor oil packs daily
Take 20 ml warm castor oil
Dip a clean cotton cloth, apply to lower belly (below navel), navel, on upper side of navel and on both sides of the navel
Cover with plastic sheet or cling wrap
Place a hot water bag filled with hot water
Cover with a warm woolen cloth
Rest for 60 minutes, stay warm
Do daily for 3–6 months, especially in the evening
This clears pelvic congestion, balances hormones, reduces pain, dissolves cysts, and restarts the cycle naturally.
✅ 2. WEEKLY FULL BODY CASTOR OIL MASSAGE
Do once a week, especially 1–2 days before periods
Use 50 to 70 ml warm oil, rub gently from head to toe
Massage entire body yourself for one hour till the oil is completely absorbed. Always remember that massage has to be done from the periphery towards the heart. Sit for 30 minutes in sunlight if possible, then take bath with herbal powder or besan
Helps deep detox, balances Vata, improves sleep and mood
✅ 3. NATURAL FOOD ROUTINE
Eat more:
Ragi ambali, buttermilk, jowar, millets, unpolished rice, fruits, vegetables and all dals
Take a fresh glass of buttermilk daily
Moringa leaves, pumpkin, ridge gourd, banana stem
Soaked raisins, jaggery, coconut, methi, til, banana flower
Freshly made chutneys, pickles, fermented dosa/idli
Seasonal fruits (papaya, guava, custard apple)
Avoid completely:
Maida, white rice, milk, sugar, packed snacks, refined oil
Milk tea, milk coffee or milk juices or sweets.
Fried food, fast food, biscuits, chips, bread, bakery
Tamarind, curd at night, reheated leftovers
Overeating during periods
✅ 4. LIFESTYLE HEALING
Walk daily morning and evening barefoot on mud or grass for atleast two hours
Sit in early morning sunlight 20 mins daily
Practice deep breathing or silent sitting before sleep
Avoid phone use after sunset
Keep menstrual rest sacred – stay quiet, light food, don’t overwork
Oil bath 2–4 times/month – not during periods
Fasting on Ekadashi, Amavasya or Pournami – even light fruit fasting helps
🛑 WHAT TO COMPLETELY AVOID
Hormone pills for period regulation — they worsen the root problem
Sanitary pads with perfume or plastic – switch to clean cloth or organic pads
Late-night eating, late sleep
Excess gym or unnatural exercise — instead do gentle stretching
Constant sitting — move your body often
Loud music, screen scrolling at night
Overthinking and argument — disturbs menstrual rhythm
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🥚 FOR NON-VEGETARIANS
Once a week: country eggs, country chicken, or free-range goat/sheep meat
Eat only fresh, home-cooked, with plenty of vegetables
Avoid fish with ammonia smell or frozen items
⚖️ PREVENTION TIPS FOR LIFELONG BALANCE
Begin weekly once belly castor oil packs before issues start, especially for teen girls
Don’t hide period discomfort under painkillers — listen and heal
Learn to cook and eat food as per above mentioned details. Avoiding six whites and eating whole foods.
Eat only when hungry.
Avoid alcohol, tobacco, cosmetics near genital area
Respect your body's cycles, follow moon rhythms, rest when tired
📚 REFERENCES & SUPPORT
Barbara O’Neill’s lectures on hormonal health and castor oil
Ayurveda recommends castor oil for yoni shuddhi (uterine detox)
Peer-reviewed studies show castor oil packs reduce menstrual pain (see references on PubMed)
Women who used this approach report permanent healing in 6–9 months
⚠️ DISCLAIMER
This guide is for educational purposes only. It is not a replacement for emergency care or diagnosis. Use this method with awareness and self-responsibility. Consult a doctor if you experience heavy continuous bleeding, fever, or severe abdominal pain.
HEALING DIALOGUE: THREE GENERATIONS, ONE BLOODLINE
Scene: Early morning, misty sky over Madhukar's off-grid healing home near Yelmadagi. Birds chirp in the neem tree. A clay chulha smokes gently outside.
Three generations of women have arrived with their husbands. Amma (70), her daughter Savita (43), and granddaughter Chinnu (21). They sit quietly on the stone ledge while Madhukar pours warm herbal water into terracotta cups. The men, seated under the banyan, wait with curiosity and occasional discomfort.
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Hour 1: Foundations
Madhukar: (smiling gently) Drink slowly. Let your body feel the warmth. No rush to speak.
Savita: We heard about you from a railway officer. He said your methods are very different.
Madhukar: He listened well. What brings the three of you together?
Chinnu: (quietly) My periods stopped for two months. Then they came back suddenly with pain and clots.
Savita: Mine are irregular too. Some months I bleed for ten days. Other times nothing. Doctor gave me tablets.
Amma: I was taught not to speak about these things. But my legs used to swell during bleeding. And I have white discharge now and then.
Madhukar: Three women. Three ages. Same rhythm, all disturbed. That tells me this is not a personal fault. It’s a shared pattern.
Chinnu’s father: But she's still young. Maybe it will settle on its own?
Madhukar: Waiting doesn't correct imbalance. The body needs attention now. Early care prevents lifelong struggle.
Savita: We were told period pain is normal. Something to bear.
Madhukar: Pain is not normal. It means your food, sleep, emotions, and digestion are out of balance. It’s a call for change, not punishment.
Chinnu: My teacher told us to drink milk daily for regular periods.
Madhukar: Milk from a cow that grazed in the sun is different from processed milk in a packet. Most dairy today carries hormones. It adds stress to your system.
Amma: We were told not to touch pickle or Tulsi during periods.
Madhukar: The original reason was to rest and stay grounded. Over time, it became superstition. Tulsi doesn’t mind your touch. But your body needs rest during bleeding.
Savita: Everyone says to take iron and calcium tablets.
Madhukar: Many women are not iron-deficient. They are low on sunlight, rest, seasonal food, and breathing time. Supplements without lifestyle correction only hide the root issue.
Chinnu: We usually eat bread or cornflakes in the morning.
Madhukar: Start the day with ambali, fermented kanji, or soaked rice. These foods cool the body and support your liver. The liver is the key to hormone balance.
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Hour 2: Understanding and Unlearning
(Madhukar unrolls a simple hand-drawn diagram of the belly, uterus, liver, and intestines.)
Madhukar: The liver processes emotions and food. When it's overworked, hormones become wild. We calm the belly first.
Savita: How?
Madhukar: Daily belly castor oil pack. Just 20 ml warm oil on cotton, covered with a wrap. Rest quietly for one hour. It tells your body: it is safe to heal.
Chinnu’s father: But we thought castor oil was only for purging.
Madhukar: That’s one use. But here, it’s for softening. For gentle signalling. Not cleaning forcefully.
Amma: I was given antibiotics for discharge.
Madhukar: They kill both good and bad bacteria. Instead, eat warm garlic-curry leaf rice or jeera kanji. Let your digestion recover. Add fermented foods to support inner balance.
Savita: What kind of fermented foods?
Madhukar: Ambali, buttermilk, dosa batter left overnight. These bring living intelligence into your gut. Healing starts there.
Chinnu: My periods make me emotional. I cry often. Feel hopeless.
Madhukar: Your cycle reflects your emotions. If you live under pressure to be liked, to succeed, to please—your womb responds. It's not mental illness. It's exhaustion.
Chinnu’s mother-in-law: But society will say girls are lazy if we ask for rest.
Madhukar: Let them say what they want. You must choose healing over approval. Give your body permission to be cared for.
Savita’s husband: What foods should we avoid?
Madhukar: Avoid sugar, white rice, maida, milk, milk powder, excess salt. Avoid processed food, synthetic perfumes, late-night screen use, and tension.
Chinnu: Can I do yoga?
Madhukar: Gentle stretches are fine. Not during bleeding days. On those days, sit quietly, keep warm, eat lightly, and avoid decisions.
(They pause for a moment. Wind moves through the neem branches.)
Madhukar: Most women heal when they stop forcing themselves to be strong all the time. Softness is not weakness.
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Hour 3: Practical Shifts and Inner Renewal
(Madhukar’s daughters, Adhya and Anju, bring banana flower curry and ragi rotti.)
Adhya: Amma made this yesterday.
Anju: And no phones while eating! Appa says food listens.
(Laughter. The air lightens.)
Amma: We used to do oil baths before festivals. I stopped after marriage.
Madhukar: Oil bath with warm castor or coconut oil calms the nerves and resets the cycle. Twice a month is enough.
Savita: At this age, can I still recover?
Madhukar: Absolutely. The womb is not a clock. It's a mirror. When you slow down and nourish it, it softens back.
(They walk together past the amla trees.)
Madhukar: See the trees? Some bear fruit late, some early. But all grow when the soil is right. Your soil is your food, sleep, breath, and belief.
Chinnu: I want to try making ambali tomorrow.
Adhya: I’ll write the steps for you.
Savita: This conversation feels like remembering something I never learned properly.
Madhukar: That’s what healing is. Not something new. It’s a return to what the body always knew but forgot in the noise.
(Everyone gathers quietly near the handpump. The men are now silent, listening too.)
Madhukar: You are not broken. Your period is not dirty. It is your body’s monthly report card. Listen to it. And let it flow without fear.
