Menstruation is a normal part of a woman’s life; it should occur every 28 days over a period of 3-4 days without coagulating, and the blood loss should be roughly a quarter of a cup. The menstrual cycle is a positive indicator of a woman’s general health. Some women experience irregular periods that come at longer intervals, a fluctuating cycle length, and the absence of the standard twenty-eight-day cycle. Some women have minor issues with their menstrual periods, while others go through a monthly ordeal.
Menstrual irregularities are common in early adolescence and are usually unobtrusive. Women should be concerned if their periods are more than two months apart, as this could indicate hormonal imbalance and ovulation issues. The traditional hormonal cycle of a woman is dependent on a delicate balance of hormones.
Hormonal imbalance can be triggered by a variety of factors, resulting in irregular menses. A woman’s ovaries will not get a signal to create progesterone if she does not ovulate. Progesterone is necessary for the regulation of the endometrium, the uterine lining that is shed during menstruation. The endometrium continues to expand in the absence of progesterone until it begins to break down and is expelled as a very copious uterine haemorrhage. The endometrium may also shed partially and infrequently, causing irregular or protracted bleeding.
Causes of Irregular Menses:
Birth control pills.
Poor diet due to anorexia, bulimia can influence your hormones.
Excessive weight loss or gain.
Anxiety regarding pregnancy.
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).
Inflammatory Bowel disease.
Symptoms of Irregular Menses:
Inconsistency in the length of menstrual cycle.
Low energy levels.
Changes in sexual desire.
Endometrial Hyperplasia (excessive cell growth in the inner lining of the uterus due to excessive estrogen production as a result of delayed ovulation).
In comparison to traditional treatment, homoeopathy provides a wider choice of options. Irregular Menstruation can be treated using homoeopathy, which is effective, non-invasive, safe, and affordable. By removing the causal factor, homoeopathy treats the patient as a whole and digs deeper into the problem, promoting immune function and maintaining uterine health.
The natural hormonal balance is stimulated by homoeopathic constitutional treatment, which is based on a holistic approach, without the use of any dangerous hormone formulations. The purpose of this Homeopathic method is to activate the body’s natural healing and self-repair abilities in order to treat, prevent, and achieve the best possible state of health and well-being.
For Irregular Menstruation, constitutional homoeopathic treatment under the supervision of an experienced and professional homoeopath is a good option. The following are some homoeopathic treatments that are often used to treat menstrual irregularities. These are just a few of the most often used Homeopathic remedies, and they’re simply listed to raise awareness regarding their efficacy in treating Menstrual Irregularity. It is never a good idea to self-medicate for any ailment.
Homeopathic remedies for Irregular Menses:
Pulsatilla: Pulsatilla is one of the first medicines that comes to mind when thinking of women’s ailments. Pulsatilla’s inherently feminine temperament of gentleness, timidity, mildness, and docility – “good thing in woman” – is the drug’s most distinguishing feature; even tearfulness, another feminine trait, strongly suggests Pulsatilla. Then there’s fickleness, indecisiveness, and changeability, which are all traits of Pulsatilla and some women. The signs will be dark menses that are delayed and accompanied by severe menstrual colic, as well as the typical disposition. Pulsatilla’s menses are not only infrequent, but they also appear late.
Caulophyllum: This is an effective treatment for irregular periods, infertility, and slow birthing caused by uterine muscular weakness. Menstrual discomfort is experienced by the patient, who experiences excessive bleeding and drawing pains in the pelvic region, thighs, and legs. Due to uterine debility, these individuals frequently have abortions.
Cimicifuga Racemosa: This medicine is for painful and irregular menses, with shooting pains down the hips and thighs, or cramping in the pelvic area that are akin to labour symptoms. Before a menstrual period, women become agitated, scared, and depressed. These women are strong, talkative, and unhappy; they attempt self-injury and have nightmares about coming evil, and they are terrified of riding in a confined carriage.
Lachesis: This cure is recommended for passionate ladies who have a strong urge for physical and mental release. Menstrual flow is uneven, thick, and provides stress relaxation. These patients are feisty and possess strong feelings of distrust or envy. Restricted clothing around the waist or neck is intolerable to them.
Lycopodium: This is an excellent cure for delayed menses caused by a thick flow that lasts many days. These people have a voracious appetite and a strong desire for sweets. They have belly bloating and gas, and they always have a frightened, insecure look on their faces, even if they are domineering with their family.
Murex Purpurea: In Irregular Menstruation with big clots and a sense of protrusion, this treatment works wonders. These individuals are weak, aware of a womb, and have the sensation that something is pressing on a tender region in the pelvic. Because the pain is worsened by sitting, the patient always sits with her legs crossed. In these ladies, the least amount of contact between parts creates extreme sexual excitation.
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
Sepia: This cure is appropriate for women who are tired and drained, and who are unconcerned for their own family members. If she feels overworked and taken for granted, she gets irritated and snarky. Menstruation is delayed due to a weak pelvic floor or a drooping uterus.
Self-care measures for Irregular Menses:
Relax and ease stress.
Avoid exhausting physical exercise.
Eliminate any eating disorders.
Eat a balanced diet with lots of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Reduce your intake of salt and caffeine.
An excellent uterine sedative for regulation of menstrual troubles together with general improvement of health, Mensol corrects the irregular, scanty, profuse, painful menstruation & leucorhoeal discharge along with headache, backache, vertigo, debility, loss of health, loss of appetite, anxiety, worry and anaemia.
Composition of Mensol Syrup:
Ashoka: Complaints of headache associated with menstrual irregularities. Pain in back during menses.
Cinchona Officinalis: Menses too early. Dark clots and abdominal distention. Profuse menses with pain.
Abroma Augusta: It causes the menses to appear and gives the tone and strength to uterus.
Caulophyllum Thalictroides: Spasmodic and severe pains, which fly in all directions; shivering, without progress; false pains. Painful menses with pains flying to other parts of body.
Vibernum Opulus: A general remedy for cramps. Colicky pains in pelvic organs. Bearing-down pains before. Ovarian region feels heavy and congested. Aching in sacrum and pubes, with pain in anterior muscles of thighs.
Pulsatilla Nigricans: Helps in suppressed menses from wet feet, nervous debility. Tardy menses. Too late, scanty, thick, dark, clotted, changeable, intermittent menses.
Magnesium Phosphoricum: Anti spasmodic remedy, with radiating pains, aggravated during menses. Useful in menstrual Colic. Cramping of muscles.
Calcarea Phosphorica: Burning and pressing pains, itching, weakness with numbness in body parts.