Women who suffer from irregular periods may have had some trouble firstly identifying the cause but secondly finding an appropriate treatment or medicine that suits their needs. Homeopathy treatment for many women, can be that natural solution they have been looking for. But first, let’s start at the beginning and explore why you might be experiencing irregular periods.
What are irregular periods?
Periods are a natural, important, and healthy part of a woman’s life. Your period is your body’s way of releasing tissue that it no longer needs. From puberty to menopause every month your body will prepare for pregnancy. During the month the lining of your uterus will get thicker to prepare to nurture a fertilized egg. If the egg is not fertilized, then your body does not need to thicker lining in the uterus, and it will break down and shed with blood from your vagina. Simply put this is a period and it should happen every month for a female from puberty until menopause.
A regular menstrual cycle will be around every 28 days. The period will last around 5 days and the bleed should ideally start a fresh, bright red with minimal clots and menstrual cramps.
Irregular periods are unpredictable and can appear at longer or shorter intervals. Some women can even have two bleeds in a month, others no bleed for over a month or longer.
Symptoms of irregular periods:
- Periods appear at longer intervals
- Unpredictable duration of period
- Skin problems
- Bloating
- Fatigue
- Low libido
- Infertility
To successfully address irregular periods the woman’s hormones needs to be balanced. Many things can cause irregular periods, changes in the body’s oestrogen and progesterone levels can disrupt the pattern of your period. Thyroid conditions can also be a cause of irregular periods. Uterine fibroids can cause irregular periods with lower back pain, leg pain and or pelvic pain.
If a woman fails to ovulate, her ovaries will not receive the signal to produce progesterone, which among other things regulates the uterine lining which is shed during menstruation. If the progesterone levels are then disrupted the lining of the uterus will continue to grow resulting in a heavy bleed. Or the lining will shed partially or sporadically resulting in an irregular period.
Common causes of irregular periods:
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Excess weight loss
- Intense exercise
- Poor diet including eating disorders
- IBS
- Anaemia
- Birth control pills
- Hormonal imbalance including at puberty and perimenopause
Can I take homeopathy medicine during periods?
Yes, you can! Homeopathic medicine can be a great way to help you naturally balance your hormones, deal with your flow problems, menstrual cramps, stomach pain, back pain, and lower back pain. These are my top five homeopathic medicine for irregular periods.
Caulophyllum
This homeopathic remedy is really helpful in treating irregular periods with a heavy bleed and a drawing or spasmodic intermittent pain in the pelvic area, thighs, legs. You may also have a headache with the period.
Cimicifuga
Another great homeopathic medicine for periods that are irregular in time, amount, pain, and flow. You will have shooting pains that go down the hips, thighs, or pain in the back. Cramps can feel labour like in their intensity and the patient will feel restless, fearful, and even depressed during the period. The menstrual bleed can be profuse with dark with clots.
Lachesis
Again, the flow of the period is irregular, often short, and feeble or heavy with tension. The blood can be very dark in colour. You may feel an increased libido. You will avoid wearing tight clothes like jeans during your period as it can feel restrictive around your body.
Nat Mur
Nat Mur is a great homeopathic remedy when there are irregular heavy periods with a bearing down pain, which can be worse in the morning and can feel like labour pain. You may also feel low in mood.
Pulsatilla
Pulsatilla is the indicated homeopathic medicine when the menstrual bleed is delayed, often dark in colour, thick or clotted. It can be scanty and accompanied by cramps. The patient will feel tearful, or changeable in her moods.
Sepia
Sepia can be the indicated homeopathic remedy when the period is delayed and scanty or early and profuse with sharp pain. You will experience a dragging down sensation and the patient feels fatigue, irritability and fed up, especially with their loved ones.
Effective holistic treatment for irregular periods
Homeopathic therapeutics can be very supportive in helping you with your irregular periods. As Homeopathy is a holistic medicine your symptoms will be treated at all levels mentally, emotionally, and physically.
I offer a women’s health treatment plan that is suitable for women aged 12-65 who are suffering from irregular or painful periods, menstrual problems, endometriosis and PCOS. This treatment package includes 1-2-1 online consultations with me Kiran, a qualified Homeopath, a bespoke plan for homeopathic remedies, nourishment plan and regular phone calls and email support.
Start by booking a free consultation to talk about your irregular periods and how homeopathy can address your symptoms and help you benefit from balanced hormones and regular periods.
Once you start a course of Homeopathic treatment you should start to notice improvements within a few weeks. Homeopathic treatment for menstrual disorders usually lasts around 3 – 6 months. This will vary according to your symptoms, how long you have had them and the severity.
Get in touch to book your free consultation with me and let’s work together to sort your irregular periods, hormonal imbalance, and wellness, naturally.
