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Highlights

• Menorrhagia is a menstrual problem that leads to excessive bleeding and prolonged periods.

• With asanas like Ardha Chandrasana, you can control this condition

Do you experience periods longer than 7 days, seem to bleed large clots, and stain your clothes even though you’ve only just changed your sanitary napkin? If yes, you should consult a doctor immediately because you may be suffering from Menorrhagia, a  that causes excess and heavy bleeding. In addition to that, try these yoga asanas!

Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose)

• Stand with your legs 1-2 feet apart.

• Place your right hand on the floor in front of your right foot.

• Lift your left leg up until it is parallel to the ground all while keeping your right hand on the ground.

• Extend your left hand to the sky and fix your gaze on it.

• Hold for as long as comfortable. Repeat on the other side.

Adho Mukha Shvanasana (Downward Facing Dog)

• Start on all fours.

• Slowly lift your knees off the floor till your legs are straight and your body is in a ‘V’ position.

• Making sure your feet are flat against the floor and your spine is straight, hold for 1 minute.

• Repeat 3-5 times.

Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend)

• Start standing straight with your feet together and spine straight.

• Bending at the waist, touch your toes or grip your ankles with your hands.

• Making sure your knees aren’t bent, hold for 20-30 seconds.

• Repeat 3-5 times.

For long-term maintenance of Menorrhagia or to be free of it completely, you should consult a Jiva doctor. Dial 0129-4040404 from your mobile phone or click on ‘Speak to a Doctor’ under the CONNECT tab in the Jiva Health App.