Hysterectomy - How Effective Is Ayurveda In It?

A surgical procedure in which a woman's uterus is removed is referred to as a hysterectomy. The need for this operation can arise due to various reasons, which include:

1. Development of uterine fibroids that are painful and accompanied by bleeding and other associated symptoms
2. Uterine prolapse, which is characterised by a shifting of the position of the uterus wherein it enters the vaginal canal
3. Ovarian cancer, cervical cancer or endometrial cancer
4. Vaginal bleeding that cannot be characterised as normal
5. Endometriosis
6. Development of a condition in which the uterus thickens known as adenomyosis; and 
7. Chronic pain in the pelvic region

In Ayurveda, the uterus is associated with the Pitta dosha (fire element), and is considered to be a storehouse of metabolic fire. In fact, this is the reason why after a hysterectomy is performed, a woman generally loses the zest for life along with her creativity and feels demotivated, depressed, sentimental or lethargic. But Ayurveda can help in regaining your vitality post hysterectomy. Here's how:

The role of Ayurveda in hysterectomy

In Ayurveda, there are the greatest healer of hysterectomy. These herbs can balance out the Pitta Dosha, which is associated with the uterus. Not only that, these herbs are extremely vital in reducing stress and in increasing Ojas (or vitality). They help in building stamina and increasing strength post-surgery, while helping in maintaining a normal hormonal balance. A woman will also experience an increase in her Sattva (or positivity) with the help of this herb. 

There are some panchkarma therapies like Abhyang, Swedan, Shirodhara, Basti, etc. for getting rid of surgical menopausal symptoms like hot flushes and more.