Menstruation & Menopause

The two biggest turning points in a women’s life is when she gets her period and when she hits menopause.  Not only are physiological changes occurring in her body, but she is also going through a lot of emotional changes as well.  Homeopathy plays a key role in the balance of a women’s physical, mental and emotional state. 

Some problems women may run into with Menstruation are:

• Irregular Menses
• Amenorrhea (lack of menstrual flow)
• Dysmenorrhoea  (painful menses)
• PMS
• Menorrhagia (excessive bleeding)
• And much more…..

 Some signs that a woman is premenopausal are:

• alterations in menstrual cycles, such as lighter or heavier periods
• skipped periods
• cycles that are shorter or longer in duration
• changes in temperature
• And much more…

Some problems women may experience during Menopause:

• Hot flashes
• Night sweats
• Mood swings
• Vaginal Dryness
• Sleep disturbances
• And much more….

Some of the many Homeopathic remedies that aid in the treatment of these conditions are:

Sulfur:  May be helpful for women who experience hot flashes and flushes during menopause.  You may wake up feeling thirsty and throw the covers off them due to heat.  You feel worse with heat.  The patient may be anxious and worry about her health. 

Sepia:  For irritable women with painful, late or suppressed menses.  You have a dragging down feeling in the pelvis area.  Exercising and staying active, ameliorate the symptoms.  You may feel irritable and disconnected from their friends and family.  Sepia is good for hot flashes that leave you weak, depressed and nauseated.

Lachesis: is used when the hot flashes originated on top of the head.  Symptoms are better in open air and after outbursts.  Lachesis is also used with profuse menstruation accompanied by bloating, irritability and anger.  Blood flow is thick and dark. 

It is important to seek professional homeopathic treatment for your menstrual or menopausal symptoms to achieve the best possible remedy for you.