8 Effective Homeopathic Medicines for Menstrual Irregularities

 8 Effective Homeopathic Medicines for

 Menstrual Irregularities

Menstruation is a healthy experience of a woman’s life, and it must come habitually every 28 days, for a period of 3-4 days without coagulating, and the blood loss should correspond to about a quarter of a cup. For a woman, menstrual cycle is a virtuous indicator of her overall wellbeing. Some women get irregular periods that appear at longer intervals, an unpredictable discrepancy in the duration of the cycle and the normal twenty-eight day cycle is missing. Some women have very insignificant problems with menstrual cycles, while others experience a monthly torture.

Causes of Irregular Menses:

·         Puberty.

·         Birth control pills.

·         Stress.

·         Poor diet due to anorexia, bulimia can influence your hormones.

·         Excessive weight loss or gain.

·         Intense exercise.

·         Breast-feeding.

·         Anxiety regarding pregnancy.

·         Anemia.

·         Menopause.

·         Excessive production of Androgen (a steroid hormone such as testosterone that controls the development and maintenance of masculine characteristics).

·         Uterine fibroids, cysts, polyps.

·         Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (in this condition the ovary does not make all the hormones needed for any egg to mature fully, due to which some follicles remain as cysts, ovulation does not occur and the hormone progesterone is not made. Without progesterone a woman’s menstrual cycle is irregular or absent).

·         Endometriosis (this is a condition where cells similar to those found inside the uterus grow and are attached outside the uterus forming implants. This can lead to infertility and irregular menses).

·         Pelvic infection.

·         Ovarian cancer.

·         Inflammatory Bowel disease.

·         Thyroid disease.

·         Heart disease.

Symptoms of Irregular Menses:

·         Inconsistency in the length of menstrual cycle.

·         Acne.

·         Bloating.

·         Low energy levels.

·         Sore breasts.

·         Fever.

·         Chills.

·         Changes in sexual desire.

·         Infertility.

·         Depression.

·         Osteoporosis.

·         Uterine cancer.

·         Endometrial Hyperplasia (excessive cell growth in the inner lining of the uterus due to excessive oestrogen production as a result of delayed ovulation).

Homeopathic remedies for Irregular Menses:

1.     Murex Purpurea: This remedy works amazingly in Irregular Menstruation with large clots and feeling of protrusion. These patients feel very weak, are very conscious of a womb, and feel as if something is pressing on a sore spot in the pelvis. This sore feeling is worse on sitting, hence the patient always sits with legs tightly crossed. Least contact of parts causes violent sexual excitement in these women.

2.     Secale Cornutum: This is a useful remedy for Irregular menses in thin, shriveled skinned women. Their whole body is pervaded by a sense of great heat and they have burning pains in the uterus. Menses is irregular, dark and at times, there is continous oozing of watery blood until the next period. Their pregnancy concludes in a threatened abortion in the third month.

3.   Senecio Aureus: This homeopathic remedy is prepared from the plant known as Golden ragwort or Senecio Aureus, which is a poisonous plant. It is used to relieve reproductive-system-related abnormalities among both males and females. 

Irregular periods particularly delayed periods, can be recovered by intake of Senecio aureus. A woman should take it when she feels she will have her period in the coming days, but it doesn’t happen. Further, this homeopathic remedy can also alleviate symptoms such as insomnia, reduced appetite, back pain, shoulder pain, and anxiety.

4.     Cimicifuga Racemosa: This remedy is intended for irregular and painful menses, with shooting pains that go down the hips and thighs, or cramps similar to labor-pains that are felt in the pelvic area. Women become restless, fearful, and depressed before a menstrual period. These women are strong, talkative, depressed, they try to injure themselves, and have dreams of impending evil, with fear of riding in a closed carriage.

5.     Pulsatilla: Pulsatilla is one of the first remedies thought of, in affection, peculiar to women. It's essentially feminine disposition of gentleness timidity, mildness, docility – “excellent thing in woman” – is most characteristic of the drug; even tearfulness, another feminine attribute, strongly points to Pulsatilla. Then, we have fickleness, indecision and changeableness, which are certainly characteristic of Pulsatilla and of some women. Dark menses which are delayed and accompanied with this severe menstrual colic and the characteristic temperament will be the indications. The menses of Pulsatilla, besides being scanty, are quite apt to appear too late. 

6.     Caulophyllum: This is a valuable remedy in treating irregular periods, difficulty becoming pregnant or slow childbirth due to weak muscle tone of the uterus. The patient feels menstrual discomfort with heavy bleeding and drawing pains in the pelvic region, thighs, and legs. These patients complain of habitual abortion due to uterine debility.

7.     Lachesis: This remedy is suggested to women who are passionate, with a tremendous need for an outlet, both physically and mentally. The menstrual flow is irregular, heavy and brings relief of tension. These patients are very outspoken with strong feelings of suspicion or jealousy. They have an intolerance of restrictive clothing around the waist or neck.

8.     Lycopodium: This is an outstanding remedy for delayed menses that follows a heavy flow lasting more days. These patients have a ravenous appetite with a strong craving for sweets. They complain of abdominal bloating and flatulence, and always have a worried look with lack of confidence, though they may be bossy with their family.