HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME OR POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN DISEASE
Polycystic ovary syndrome
(PCOS) or PCOD (Poly Cystic Ovarian
Disease) is a common
endocrine system disorder among women of reproductive age. Women with PCOS may
have enlarged ovaries that contain small collections of fluid — called
follicles — located in each ovary as seen during an ultrasound exam.
Infrequent or prolonged
menstrual periods, excess hair growth, acne, and obesity can all occur in women
with polycystic ovary syndrome. In adolescents, infrequent or absent
menstruation may raise suspicion for the condition.
The exact cause of
polycystic ovary syndrome is unknown. Early diagnosis and treatment along with
weight loss may reduce the risk of long-term complications, such as type 2
diabetes and heart disease.
Causes- Doctors don't know what causes polycystic
ovary syndrome, but these factors may play a role:
Excess insulin. Insulin is the
hormone produced in the pancreas that allows cells to use sugar (glucose) —
your body's primary energy supply. If you have insulin resistance, your ability
to use insulin effectively is impaired, and your pancreas has to secrete more
insulin to make glucose available to cells. Excess insulin might also affect
the ovaries by increasing androgen production, which may interfere with the ovaries'
ability to ovulate.
Low-grade inflammation. Your body's white
blood cells produce substances to fight infection in a response called
inflammation. Research has shown that women with PCOS have low-grade
inflammation and that this type of low-grade inflammation stimulates polycystic
ovaries to produce androgens.
Heredity. If your mother or
sister has PCOS, you might have a greater chance of having it, too. Researchers
also are looking into the possibility that certain genes are linked to PCOS.
Symptoms-- Polycystic ovary syndrome signs and symptoms often begin soon
after a woman first begins having periods (menarche). In some cases, PCOS
develops later during the reproductive years, for instance, in response to
substantial weight gain.
PCOS has many signs —
things you or your doctor can see or measure — and symptoms — things that you
notice or feel. All of these can worsen with obesity. Every woman with PCOS may
be affected a little differently.
To be diagnosed with the
condition, your doctor looks for at least two of the following:
Irregular periods. This is the most
common characteristic. Examples include menstrual intervals longer than 35
days; fewer than eight menstrual cycles a year; failure to menstruate for four
months or longer; and prolonged periods that may be scant or heavy.
Excess androgen. Elevated levels of
male hormones (androgens) may result in physical signs, such as excess facial
and body hair (hirsutism), adult acne or severe adolescent acne, and
male-pattern baldness (androgenic alopecia).
Polycystic ovaries. Polycystic ovaries
become enlarged and contain numerous small fluid-filled sacs which surround the
eggs.
Complications-- Having polycystic ovary syndrome may make the following
conditions more likely, especially if obesity also is a factor:
· Type 2 diabetes
· High blood pressure
· Cholesterol and lipid abnormalities,
such as elevated triglycerides or low high-density lipoprotein (HDL)
cholesterol, the "good" cholesterol
· Metabolic syndrome — a cluster of
signs and symptoms that indicate a significantly increased risk of
cardiovascular disease
· Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis — a
severe liver inflammation caused by fat accumulation in the liver
· Infertility
· Sleep apnea
· Depression and anxiety
· Abnormal uterine bleeding
· Cancer of the uterine lining
(endometrial cancer), caused by exposure to continuous high levels of estrogen
· Gestational diabetes or
pregnancy-induced high blood pressure
HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES
Polycystic
Ovarian disease is curable with the Homeopathic mode of treatment. . The complete cure of PCOD is a time-consuming process and it
cannot be expected in a few days. It requires complete observation regarding
the change of symptoms in the patient and frequent clinical follow-ups. Homeopathic approach towards
management of PCOD is constitutional, taking into account the
presenting complaints along with physical, mental and genetic make-up that
individualizes a person. Homeopathic medicines which act at root level can
bring back deviations of hormonal system back to normalcy and in many cases
abolish the need for exogenous hormones with their side-effects and complicating
surgical procedures. Moreover, with this hormonal harmony, chances of
conception increase significantly.
The
following are the main remedies found to be effective in PCOD treatment
SEPIA 200- Sepia occupies the top
position among the Homeopathic medicines for treatment for Polycystic Ovarian
Syndrome. The menstrual symptom for Sepia is late and scanty menses. In
most of the cases, this is accompanied by bearing down sensations in the pelvic
region. The ovaries remain enlarged with fluid-filled cysts in them. Sepia acts
very efficiently to regulate the menstrual cycle to appear at the proper
expected time. Sepia can also be considered to treat infertility cases due to
PCOS. Abnormal hair growth on the face, especially on upper lips, can also be
well controlled with Sepia. Other general symptoms to look for before
taking Sepia are sensitivity to cold air, mental irritability, and indifferent
behaviour towards loved ones.
PULSATILLA NIG. 30 -Pulsatilla is another top
Homeopathic medicine for treating PCOS. It is especially beneficial
for treating PCOS cases in females who suffer from suppressed periods for a
long duration. In women requiring Pulsatilla, the periods when they appear
remain very scanty and extremely painful. Homeopathic medicine Pulsatilla
removes the obstacles that cause the periods to be suppressed and the periods
start to flow normally. Homeopathic remedy Pulsatilla increases the body’s
power and directs its path towards removing the obstacle, thus re-establishing
the menstrual flow. Pulsatilla is of great help for young girls at
puberty who suffer from PCOS with irregular periods. The physical general
symptoms to consider for using Pulsatilla include the total absence of thirst
and a desire for cool open air. Open air overall seems to provide relief to the
patient. And in the mental sphere, the significant features to take note of are
mild, sensitive nature with weeping tendencies. Such a woman weeps at the
slightest instance and feels somewhat better when given consolation
APIS MEL.
3X-Apis mel is an excellent remedy for treating cyst in PCOD.
Here the prescribing symptoms include suppressed periods and pain in the
ovarian region, especially on the right side.The right ovary is swollen , heavy
and enlarged.Therefore , lying on the right side may provide relief from the
pain in the right ovarian region which is mostly sharp and stinging in
nature.The ovarian pain gets worse during menses.
CALCAREA CARB 200—Calcarea carb. is of great
help in the treatment of PCOS and is particularly suited when a woman with PCOS
suffers from profuse periods that are prolonged more than the usual duration.
The women with PCOS facing the problem of weight gain and obesity are also the
candidates requiring Calcarea Carb. Homeopathic medicine Calcarea Carb helps
such women in reducing the excessive weight gain very efficiently. There are a
few physical general symptoms to look out for while choosing to take Calcarea
Carb. The first is excessive sweating on the head. The second is extreme
sensitivity to cold air And the last is a peculiar craving in eating
habits like a desire for boiled eggs and in a few cases, strange things like
chalk and lime.
GRAPHITES 200-Graphites is another
effective Homoeopathic medicine for PCOD.Graphites is prescribed when the
menses are scanty, pale or suppressed . Congestion of the head may result
from suppressed periods. Another prescribing point is painful swelling of
ovaries and an excruciating pain in the right ovary during
menses.Constitutional symptoms include timidity, indecisiveness, sadness and a
melancholic mood.
NATRUM MUR 200- Natrum Mur is an effective Homeopathic
medicine to treat women with PCOS who have irregular and suppressed menstrual
cycles. Natrum Mur benefits most women by regularising their menstrual cycles.
Natrum Mur should also be considered for women with difficulty in
conception due to PCOS. The important symptoms to look out for while using
Natrum Mur are excessively hot sensation, aversion to heat of sun and craving
for extra salt in the diet. The mental picture that needs to be considered
includes reserved nature of patient, weeping spells especially when alone and
worsening of symptoms when sympathy is offered.
CONIUM
MACULATUM 30-Conium maculatum is prescribed when acne appears as a result
of the menstrual irregularities. The acne is worse before menses appear and
disappears as soon as the menstrual flow starts.The menses on the whole are
suppressed, scanty or short in cases of PCOD. There is tearing pain in the
ovaries , ovaries are enlarged , cramping and a cramping pain in the pelvis
during menses.In Conium mac there is swelling and pain in the breasts before
periods , that is characteristic. Conium is a good remedy for infertility
resulting from PCOD.
LACHESIS 200-Lachesis is an effective
remedy with scanty, tardy menses and black menstrual blood, accompanied by pain
in the ovaries, predominantly on the left side. Swelling in the left ovary and
violent colic during menses.Pain worse in the morning. Cyst in the left ovary .
THUJA OCC. 200-Thuja is a Homeopathic
medicine that is considered of great help in PCOS treatment. Thuja is a very
efficient Homeopathic medicine and its use is called for when a woman suffers
from retarded menstrual flow with multiple cysts in ovaries. Thuja has the
innate ability to dissolve abnormal growth or accumulation anywhere in the
body. Thus, it has the supreme power to dissolve cysts also. Most women
requiring Thuja have cystic growths more pronounced in the left-side ovary.
Thuja is also of great help in treatment of extreme hair growth on unusual
parts in women due to hormonal imbalance.
KALI CARB. 30-Kali carb is a very
beneficial medicine when the medicine when the menses are suppressed altogether
for several months.
SENECIO
AUREUS 30-- Senecio is
the ideal Homeopathic medicine when the menses are suppressed but the woman
feels that menses are about to come. Symptoms related to menses are
present like heaviness or pain in pelvis region and nausea, but the menstrual
flow is absent.
SULPHUR ,
SILICEA 200--Both Sulphur and Silicea are equally helpful Homeopathic
medicines for treating acne in women with PCOD. Sulphur brings about excellent
results in most cases of acne. The acne may be painful or may itch in persons
requiring Homeopathic medicine Sulphur. Silicea is to be considered when the
acne contains pus and
they are deep-rooted
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