HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR ANOVULATION

Anovulation means lack of ovulation , or absent ovulation. Ovulation, which is the release of an egg from the ovary, must happen in order to achieve pregnancy. If ovulation is irregular, but not completely absent, this is called oligovulation. Both anovulation and oligovulation are kinds of ovulatory dysfunction.

Ovulatory dysfunction is a common cause of female infertility, occurring in up to 40% of infertile women.

Causes –                                                                     

·         Poly cystic ovarian syndrome, PCOS

• Obesity
• Too low body weight
• Extreme exercise
• Hyperprolactinemia
• Premature ovarian failure
• Perimenopause, or low ovarian reserves
• Extremely high levels of stress
• Thyroid dysfunction , either hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism

Symptoms--Usually, women with anovulation will have irregular periods. Or, in the worst case, they may not get their cycles at all. If your cycles are shorter than 21 days, or longer than 36 days, you may have ovulatory dysfunction.

Also, if your cycles fall within the normal range of 21 to 36 days, but the length of your cycles varies widely from month to month, that may also be a sign of ovulatory dysfunction. (For example, one month your period is 22 days, the next it's 35.)

It is possible to get your cycles on an almost normal schedule and not ovulate, though this isn't common. A menstrual cycle where ovulation doesn't occur is called an anovulatory cycle.

HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES

Homoeopathy today is a rapidly growing system and is being practiced all over the world. It strength lies in its evident effectiveness as it takes a holistic approach towards the sick individual through promotion of inner balance  at mental, emotional, spiritual and physical levels. When anovulation  is concerned there are many effective medicines available in Homoeopathy , but the selection depends upon the individuality of the patient , considering mental and physical symptoms.

SEPIA 200 -- Sepia occupies the top position among the Homeopathic medicines for treatment for anovulation. 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 a  Homeopathic medicine for treating anovulation. 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

CALCAREA CARB. 200-- Homeopathic medicine Calcrea carb.is of great help in the treatment of PCOS with anovulation 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.

NATRUM MUR. 200-Natrum Mur is a very beneficial Homeopathic medicine to treat women with anovulation who have irregular and suppressed menstrual cycles. Natrum Mur benefits most women by regularising their menstrual cycles. Homeopathic medicine 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.

THUJA OCC. 200--Thuja is a Homeopathic medicine that is considered of great help in anovulation 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 for anovulation  when the menses are suppressed altogether for several months.Backs and legs give out. Violent backache , relieved by sitting and pressure.

SENECIO AUREUS  30 -- Senecio is the top 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.

APIS MEL.3x—Apismel is an excellent remedy for treating anovulation due to cyst. Menses suppressed with cerebral and head symptoms. There is bearing down sensation as if menses were to appear.

LACHESIS 200-Lachesis is also an effective remedy for anovulation.Menses too short, too feeble. Cyst in the left ovary with pain. Pain is worse in the morning.Pains are all relieved by the flow.

THYRODINUM 30—Thyrodinum is also effective remedy for treating anovulation due to thyroid dysfunction.