WOMEN HEALTH AND HOMOEOPATY

WOMEN'S HEALTH

Homoeopathy guarantee’s health and durability. Homeopathy is safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Homoeopathy medicines are simple, sweet and harmless. Homoeopathy is known as a great buddy of women all over the world because it gives superb results in their disorders.

Women's health refers to female anatomical structures such as female genitalia and breasts and hormonal changes ie., menstruation, contraception, maternal health, child birth, menopause and breast cancer. Homeopathic medicine is perfectly safe for women because these medicines are prepared from a very small amount of the active ingredients of natural products.

HOMOEOPATHY FOR PREMENSTRUAL DYSPHORIC DISORDER (PMDD)

HOMOEOPATHY FOR PREMENSTRUAL DYSPHORIC DISORDER (PMDD)

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a condition characterized by depression and severe irritability before and during the menstrual periods.  PMDD can cause severe depression, irritability, and tense feelings in conjunction with menstruation. Both PMS and PMDD are characterized by unpleasant physical and psychological symptoms that occur in the second half of a woman's menstrual cycle, most commonly in the days preceding the menstrual period. PMDD generally affects less than 10% of sexually mature women. PMDD occurs in 3% to 8% of menstruating women.

PMDD can range in severity from mild anxiety to strong feelings of hopelessness and thoughts of suicide. Some cases of PMDD respond to a healthy diet, regular exercise, and adequate sleep. More serious cases of PMDD may require antidepressant medications.

A brain chemical, serotonin plays a role in Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), a severe form of PMS.

PREMENSTRUAL DYSPHORIC DISORDER (PMDD)

How is  PMDD Diagnosed ?

PMDD distinguished by physical and psychological conditions.

Symptoms

• Feelings of sadness or despair, or even thoughts of suicide
• Feelings of tension or anxiety
• Panic attacks
• Mood swings or frequent crying
• Lasting irritability or anger that affects other people
• Lack of interest in daily activities and relationships
• Trouble thinking or focusing
• Tiredness or low energy
• Food cravings or binge eating
• Trouble sleeping
• Feeling out of control
• Bloating of abdomen
• Breast tenderness, headaches, and joint or muscle pain
• Indifference towards her own family
• Fatigue
• Feeling helpless
• Lacking in energy

Symptoms of  PMDD

Homoeopathy treatment

1. Pulsatilla
2. Sepia
3. Passiflora
4. Kali.phos
5. Mag.Phos
6. Ars.alb
7. Veratrum Album
8. Nux vomica
9. Natrum Mur

Homoeopathy For PMDD

Case Study :

Name of the patient : Mrs. XXX, Age is 33

Status                             :  Married

Family                            :  Husband and 2 years old Girl child

Diagnosis                       :  PMDD

Evaluation of symptoms:

• Mood changes
• Frustration
• Swelling
• Depression
• Sadness
• Intense fatigue
• I would burn food
• Disorientation
• Dizziness
• Impatience
• Outbursts
• Low energy
• Low sex drive
• Irritable

Normal Study

Basing on totality of symptoms and repertorization Sepia given and intercurrently Ars.alb given. Now the patient is doing well and no PMDD symptoms present.

Note:

Homeopathic Treatment requires stringent individualization. Please do not take any medicine without consulting your Homeopathic Physician.

HOMOEOPATHY FOR PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME (PMS)

HOMOEOPATHY FOR PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME (PMS)

Premenstrual (PMS) is a group of symptoms occurring 1 to 2 weeks before menstruation or monthly bleeding starts. The symptoms usually go away after you start bleeding. PMS can affect menstruating women of any age and the effect is different for each woman. PMS goes away when your monthly periods stop, such as when you get pregnant or enter menopause.
Each woman’s experience and symptoms might be different, so there is no particular category into which patient may fit. 

PMS most commonly affects women aged 30-40 years. However, it can affect you at any age, even if you are less than 20 years old. There is no test for PMS.The diagnosis of PMS is based on your symptoms. 

PMS

Causes

1. Hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle
2. Stress and depression
3. Low levels of vitamins and minerals
4. Eating a lot of salty foods
5. Drinking alcohol and caffeine 

Symptoms

PMS is a regular combination of both physical and emotional symptoms and these symptoms vary from woman to woman.

1. Acne
2. Swollen or tender breasts
3. Abdominal Pain
4. Fatigue
5. Disturbed sleeping
6. Upset stomach, bloating, constipation and diarrhoea
7. Headache or backache
8. Appetite changes or food cravings
9. Joint or muscle pains
10. Trouble with concentration or memory
11. Tension, irritability, mood swings, or crying spells
12. Anxiety or depression
13. Nervousness
14. Violence
15. Thoughts of suicide  
16. Breast swelling 
17. Swelling of the feet or hands

PMS Symptoms 

PMS occurs more often in women who are between their late 20's nd early 40's have at least 1 child, have a family history of depression and Have a past medical history of either postpartum depression

Treatment and Prevention:
Lifestyle changes

Alternative therapies

What can I do to help?

Read about it :  This may  help if you to understand what is happening. It may relieve some of the anxiety about symptoms. It may be useful to keep a chart or diary. Note the days you feel irritable, low, anxious, or have any other symptom that you feel may be part of PMS. See how long symptoms last before a period. Then it may be worth noting in a diary when your periods are due. As you can predict when your PMS symptoms are likely to occur, you can expect them and be ready for them. For example, it may be possible to avoid doing important things on the days when symptoms are expected.

Talk about it with your family:  First you talk to your friends or partner. It may help them to understand how you are feeling. It may be best to do this after your period when symptoms have eased.

Food and drink : Some people claim that various diets help to ease PMS. However, there is little evidence from research trials that this is true. Reducing the amount of carbohydrates you eat before your period may help your symptoms.

Reduce caffeine and alcohol intake : Some women find that alcohol or caffeine (found in tea, coffee, cola, etc) makes their symptoms worse. So, it may be worth a trial of not having alcohol or caffeine prior to periods to see if this helps.

Lifestyle changes

1. Exercise regularly.
2. Eat healthy foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
3. Avoid salt, sugary foods, caffeine, and alcohol, especially when you’re having PMS symptoms.
4. Have sound sleep at least of 8 hours
5. Find healthy ways to beat the stress. Talk to your friends, exercise, or write in a journal. Some women also find yoga, massage, or relaxation therapy helpful.
6. Avoid smoking

Homoeopathy treatment

1. Actaea racemosa
2. Pulsatilla
3. Sepia
4. Calc.Phos
5. Mag.Phos  
6. Belladonna
7. Calcarea Carb

Homoeopathy for PMS

Note:
Homeopathic Treatment requires stringent individualization. Please do not take any medicine without consulting your Homeopathic Physician.

HOMOEOPATHY FOR BLEEDING BETWEEN MENSTRUAL PERIODS OR DYSFUNCTIONAL UTERINE BLEEDING (ABNORMAL UTERINE BLEEDING AND SPOTTING)

HOMOEOPATHY FOR BLEEDING BETWEEN MENSTRUAL PERIODS OR DYSFUNCTIONAL UTERINE BLEEDING (ABNORMAL UTERINE BLEEDING AND SPOTTING)

Abnormal uterine bleeding can be a symptom of another medical condition, which can vary from minor to serious. Women who experience abnormal uterine bleeding should contact a health care provider.

Causes

1. Blood clotting disorders or use of certain anticoagulant medications
2. Cancer of the cervix, vagina, or uterus
3. Chronic medical conditions, such as thyroid problems or diabetes
4. Complications caused by birth control pills, an IUD (intrauterine device), or pregnancy
5. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID; infection in the reproductive system)
6. Polycystic ovary syndrome (caused by a hormonal imbalance)
7. Uterine fibroids or uterine polyps (non-cancerous tumors of the uterus)

Management

• In severe case the patient is placed on the hard mattresses in a cool room and her hips are raised
• Apply an ice piece to the mouth of uterus.
• Avoid all the stimulating foods and drinks

Homoeopathy treatment

HOMOEOPATHY 

• Belladona
• Bryonia
• Calcarea carb
• Chamomilla
• Cimcifuga
• Crocus sativus
• Helonias
• Ignatia
• Iodum

• Kreosotum
• Nux vomica
• Phophoru
• Sepia
• Sabina
• Secale cor
• Sulphur
• Trillium
• Thalapsi
• Ustilago
• Veratrum album    

Note:

Homeopathic Treatment requires stringent individualization. Please do not take any medicine without consulting your Homeopathic Physician.

HOMOEOPATHY FOR PAINFUL MENSES OR DYSMENORRHEA

HOMOEOPATHY FOR PAINFUL MENSES OR DYSMENORRHEA

Difficult and painful menses is called as dymenorrhea. Pain and discomfort just before and/or during menstruation that is severe enough to interfere with normal daily activities is called dysmenorrhea..

Dysmenorrhea

Premenstrual syndrome often occurs in otherwise healthy women and is not related to underlying problems in the uterus or other pelvic organs. However, severe dysmenorrhea may be the result of a medical condition. 

Causes

• Primary cause: No pelvic pathology present.
• Secondary causes: pelvic pathology present
• Certain sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
• Endometriosis (disorder that affects the lining of the uterus)
• Extreme stress and anxiety
• Ovarian cysts
• Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID; infection in the reproductive system)
• Use of an IUD (intrauterine device) as a form of contraception

Menstrual Cramps

• Uterine fibroids (non-cancerous tumors of the uterus)  

Symptoms

• Lower abdominal cramps
• Intermittent sharp pain in the abdomen
• Lower back pain
• Abdominal bloating
• Breast tenderness
• Headache
• Sleep problems
• Mood swings

Management

1. Proper daily hygiene should be maintained
2. Take sitz baths if menses are suppressed due to exposure to cold or getting feet wet
3. Hot foementation should be applied to lower abdomen
4. Hot bricks to the feet should be applied
5. Daily habit of taking open air exercise should be built up
6. Take easily digestible food, green leafy vegetables
7. Eat fruits daily
8. Should have daily bath twice a day

Homoeopathy treatment

• Belladona
• Caulophyllum

Homoeopathy

• Chamomilla
• Actae racemosa
• Cocculus
• Colocynth
• Magnesia Phos
• Platina
• Pulsatilla
• Viburnum Opulus
• Xanthoxyllum  

Note:

Homeopathic Treatment requires stringent individualization. Please do not take any medicine without consulting your Homeopathic Physician.

HOMOEOPATHY FOR INCREASED MENSES OR MENORRHAGIA

Prolonged or heavy menstrual periods are called menorrhagia or hypermenorrhea. These conditions are characterized by a menstrual period that lasts long more than 7 days or menstrual flow that bathe through one or more pads or tampons every hour for several hours.

INCREASED MENSES OR MENORRHAGIA

Causes:

1. Uterus disorders (adenomyosis and endometriosis)
2. Uterine cancer
3. Uterine polyps or uterine fibroids (non-cancerous growths of the uterus)
4. Certain anti-inflammatory or anticoagulant medications
5. Ectopic pregnancy (when a fertilized egg implants in the fallopian tube rather than the uterus)
6. Hormonal imbalance
7. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID; infection in the reproductive system)
8. Pregnancy complications
9. Use of an intrauterine device
10. Liver disease
11. Kidney disease
12. Thyroid problems.

Symptoms

• Increased flow of menses
• General debility

Management

1. In severe case the patient is placed on the hard mattresses in a cool room and her hips are raised
2. Apply an ice piece to the mouth of uterus.
3. Avoid all the stimulating foods and drinks

Homoeopathy treatment

HOMOEOPATHY FOR MENORRHAGIA

1. Belladona
2. Bryonia
3. Calcarea carb
4. Chamomilla
5. Cimcifuga
6. Crocus sativus
7. Helonias
8. Ignatia
9. Iodum
10. Kreosotum
11. Nux vomica
12. Phophoru
13. Sepia
14. Sabina
15. Secale cor
16. Sulphur
17. Trillium
18. Thalapsi
19. Ustilago
20. Veratrum album   

Note:

Homeopathic Treatment requires stringent individualization. Please do not take any medicine without consulting your Homeopathic Physician.

HOMOEOPATHY FOR NO MENSES OR AMENORRHEA

HOMOEOPATHY FOR NO MENSES OR AMENORRHEA

 Amenorrhea means the absence of the menstrual period or delayed onset of menstruation in young girls who haven’t started their periods by 16. The absence of menstrual periods (amenorrhea) is a common type of menstrual problem. This condition involves an absence of menstruation for 3 months or longer in a sexually mature woman who is not pregnant or breastfeeding.

Amenorrhea is a symptom of other disorders, which can range from minor to serious. Women who miss 3 or more periods in a row should contact a health care provider.

In older women amenorrhea occurs when a woman misses her periods for three months or more.

Causes

Primary cause

Congenital defects in ovaries

Secondary causes

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Menopause

Diseases of reproductive system

Weight loss

Eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia)

Over exercise and a poor diet

Severe physical or emotional stress

Hormonal problems that involve the hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, ovary, or adrenal glands

Use of oral contraceptives pills 

Management

Leafy Vegetables

Take sitz baths if menses are suppressed due to exposure to cold or getting feet wet

Daily habit of taking open air exercise should be built up

Take easily digestible food, green leafy vegetables

Eat fruits    

Homoeopathy treatment

Belladonna

Apis mellifica

Bryonia

Homoeopathy

Calc.carb

Chamomilla

Cocculus

Colcynth

Dulcamara

Ferrum met

Pulsatilla

Phosphorus

Sepia

Calc.Phos

Mag.Phos   

HOMOEOPATHY FOR MENSTRUAL PROBLEMS



Menstrual Cycle

 Menstrual cycles differ from one woman to the other.  Since puberty every young woman will start on her moon time in a very distinctive way till menopause hits and menstruation ends. The quality of menstrual cycles often undergoes a change from one month to the next. It may be regular or irregular in terms of days; It may be odor or odorless and blood loss may be more or less in terms of quality. There are several different types of menstrual problems. It often is helpful for women who experience menstrual problems to keep track of their menstrual cycle using a calendar and journal. Knowing when to expect symptoms and what type of symptoms to expect can help women schedule daily activities around their menstrual periods, if necessary. 

Very common menses problems are:

No menses or Amenorrhoea

Painful Menses

Increased menses or Menorrhagia

Painful menses or Dysfunctional uterine bleeding

Bleeding between menstrual periods or Dysfunctional uterine bleeding

Premenstrual syndrome

Premenstrual dysphoric  disorder 

HOMOEOPATHY FOR MENOPAUSE

Menopause is the time when woman stops having menses due to the non functions of ovaries. Menopause is also known as change in life. Menopause is defined as the absence of menstrual periods for 12 months. It is the time in a woman's life when the function of the ovaries ceases. Menopause is not a disease that has a homoeopathy treatment. Menopause can be divided in to three types.

MENOPAUSE

Menopause types

Premature menopause: The average age of US women at the time of menopause is 51 years. The most common age range at which women experience menopause is 48-55 years. If menopause occurs in a woman younger than 40 years, it is considered to be premature. Menopause is considered late if it occurs in a woman older than 55 years. For most women, menopause is a normal occurrence.

Perimenopause: The hormonal changes associated with menopause actually begin prior to the last menstrual period, during a three to five year period called the perimenopause. During this transition, women may begin to experience menopausal symptoms and may lose bone density, even though they are still menstruating.

Surgical menopause: Surgical menopause is menopause induced by the removal of the ovaries. Women who have had surgical menopause often have a sudden and severe onset of the symptoms of menopause.

Causes

Hormonal imbalances due to decreased levels of follicular stimulating hormone and estrogen levels.

Hysterectomy

Chemotherapy and radiotherapy (depending on location and type of cancer)

Symptoms

Hot flashes is a feeling warmth all over the body which is lasting from few seconds to minutes

Night sweats

Palpitations (feeling of strong and increased heart beat)

Loss of sleep

SYMPTOMS OF MENOPAUSE

Irregular vaginal bleeding

Vaginal itching and dryness of vagina

Urinary incontinence

Burning urination

Pain during sex

Breast changes (shape in breasts)

Bone loss leading to bone fractures

Increased level of cholesterol

Increased risk of heart diseases

Weight gain

Adult acne  

Management

Stop smoking

Have balanced diet with vitamin D and calcium

Open air exercise

Homoeopathy treatment

Belladona

Calcarea carb

Graphites

Lachesis

HOMOEOPATHY

Glonoine

Graphites

Ignatia

Lilium trig

Natrum mur

Sanguinaria

Sulphur

Pulsatilla

Sepia 

HOMOEOPATHY FOR PIGMENTATION OR MELASMA OR CHLOASMA

 

A patchy brown or dark brown discoloration of skin that usually occurs on face due to hormonal changes, as in pregnancy and use of estrogen containing oral contraceptives.

PIGMENTATION

Mainly sun-exposed areas of the face are affected. This pigmentation often disappears over several months after stopping oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy or after delivering a child. It may return with additional pregnancies or use of these medications again.  The patches gradually fade over many months. In some people, the discoloration never entirely disappears. However, this condition develops unexpectedly in some women who are neither pregnant, taking oral contraceptives, nor hormone replacement medications.

Causes:

•     excess exposure to the sun
•     pregnancy
•     genetic predisposition
•     photosensitizing medications
•     use of oral contraceptive pills

Appearance of discoloration:

Chocolate and dark brown patches with irregular in shape

Locations:

Most commonly affected area upper cheek, upper lip and forehead.

Homoeopathy remedies: Sulphur, Lycopodium clavatum, Sepia officinalis, Thuja occidentalis, Argenticum nitricum, Cadmium sulphuratum, Copaiva officinalis, Guarana,Caulophyllum thalictroides and Plumbum metallicum and Urtica urens. 

HOMOEOPATHY TREATMENT FOR PIGMENTATION

Prevention:

• Avoiding the sun and using sunscreen 
• Avoid irritating the facial skin- No strong soaps or abrasive cleaners - use only a mild soap or cleanser for washing. 
• Increase intake of foods high in folic acid, dark green leafy vegetables, wheat germ, asparagus, broccoli, potatoes, whole grains, fruits and vegetables. 
• Avoid make-ups, facial cleansers or creams that irritate the skin. 
• Avoid stress 
• Exercise and meditation helps fighting stress

WOMEN CONSIDERATION - BEAUTIFUL GIFT OF GOD

Women are considered to be the most beautiful gift of God to this earth. They are delicate and very sensitive both physically and emotionally. When it comes to women health, there are certain important things that one needs to consider maintaining a good health. Pregnancy is a very difficult period for a woman during which maintaining a good health is very essential. The eating habits during pregnancy should always be taken into consideration. Having a healthy and nutritious diet during pregnancy is very important for a woman. However, it is not as easy as it sounds to be. When the embryo develops, it takes nutrients from the mother’s body. Therefore, it becomes critical to have the items that the fetus needs to grow and develop in a healthy manner.

As dairy food items, such as milk, yogurt and cheese have calcium, protein and vitamin D in a rich amount, they are very much important for a pregnant women. The woman who don’t take milk or dried milk power, they may face certain problems to maintain their good health during pregnancy.

Fresh Fruits and Vegetables:

Eating fresh fruits and vegetables is recommended always by the medical professional during the pregnancy. The fresh fruits and vegetables are the great source of different nutrients which is essential for a pregnant woman. Orange vegetable such as carrots, winter squash, yellow peppers are great sources of vitamin A. The green leafy vegetables are very important element during pregnancy as they are high in fiber, iron and other nutrients.  

HEALTH TIPS FOR WOMEN

You should drink lots of water. At least 8 -12 glasses of water utilization should be done by an adult. Develop a healthy eating habit and live extra on fresh fruits, green leafy vegetables, and food rich in fiber, shoots, seeds and cereals.

Increase your protein intake and also have more of carbohydrate in your diet. Calcium rich diet is also necessary for women as they tend to suffer a lot from osteoporosis after menopause.

You should do some, yoga, movements and work out a daily basis, so that you can stay in shape as well as fit and healthy. These will surely help you to remain active for a long time.

WOMEN HEALTH - HOME REMEDIES

1. There is alternative remedies that help ease heart diseases. It aims to lower cholesterol levels. They are oat and oat bran, flaxseed, blond psyllium, omega-3 fatty acids, and plant stanols. These alternative medicines are just supplement. They can be taken together with your regular medications.
2. Bacterial infection is very ordinary in women. It is one of the evils that affect their sexual health. It is a good thing there are home remedies to counteract this infection such as eating a cup of yogurt every day. Yogurt joined with antibiotics helps fight theinfection.
3. Bath and vaginal products that are powerfully scented should also be avoid. A douche should never be used when an infection is present. It creates an environment, a good breeding ground for the bacteria to reproduce and multiply. And white cotton material be supposed to be chosen for the underwear.
4. Having a good hygiene habit is a good practice. Regular hand washing can prevent not just infections but including heart disease as well because it helps your heart be relieved of having any kind of disease.