Amenorrhea is characterized by the absence of menstruation in a woman of childbearing age. Before proceeding with the homeopathic treatment of this disease, it is first important to determine the causes because if the absence of menstruation is due to pregnancy, breastfeeding, stopping taking the pill, ovarian tumor, anorexia nervosa or intensive exercise, homeopathic remedies may have no effect.
Symptoms of amenorrhea
There are two types of amenorrhea, namely: primary amenorrhea and secondary amenorrhea. The disease is said to be primary if the person with the disease is a 14- to 16-year-old girl whose secondary sex characteristics have not yet developed or a girl over the age of 16 who has never had a menstrual period when her secondary sex characteristics have developed normally. In addition, secondary amenorrhea is considered if the patient is already an adult and has not had menstruation for a period of 6 months.
Treatment of primary amenorrhea
Homeopathic treatment of primary amenorrhea can only be considered in girls over 16 years of age whose clinical examination has revealed a delay in puberty. If the patient has a clear mental retardation, she should be administered Baryta carbonica granules, but if she also suffers from depression and/or anorexia nervosa, Cyclamen will be the most advisable remedy. As for Pulsatilla, it would be suitable for a young girl with hypo-ovarian. Graphites will also only be prescribed in the event that a weeping dermatosis replaces menstruation and Natrum Muriaticum 30 CH is only used if the amenorrhea is caused by stress. As for the method of administration, it is generally necessary to put 5 granules of the indicated remedy under the tongue, once a day.
Treatment of secondary amenorrhea
Homeopathy can only treat secondary amenorrhea if it is due to hyper folliculins, hypo folliculins of central origin or luteal insufficiencies of peripheral origin. Hyper folliculins, manifested by a persistent state of premenstrual syndrome and can be treated with Folliculinum 9, 15 or 30 CH. Hypo folliculins are often of mental origin. If they are caused by sorrows and disappointments, they will be dealt with by Ignatia Amara. But, if amenorrhea occurs after the patient has felt a strong emotion accompanied by spasms and contractures, Actea Racemosa will be the appropriate remedy. Taking Chamomilla is recommended in case of agitation and instability. Staphysagria is recommended in case of pent-up anger with cystalgia and Colocynthis is used in case of abdominal or uterine pain.
To solve the problems of luteal insufficiency of peripheral origin, Luteinum 4 CH is mainly used. However, other remedies can, in some cases, replace the latter. Thus, if menstruation is interrupted by a cold bath or a fright, it would be better to take a 9 CH dose of Aconitum Napellus on the first day, a 15 CH dose on the second day and a 30 CH dose on the third day.
When to see a doctor?
You should consult a gynaecologist or general practitioner if the absence of menstruation is not caused by pregnancy, breastfeeding or menopause. However, adolescents under 16 years of age with primary amenorrhea should only be alarmed if a delay in the development of their sexual characteristics is observed. Young girls over the age of 16 who have not yet had their period should never hesitate to go see a doctor. The same is true for adult women with secondary amenorrhea, who will need to consult a doctor to find out what treatment would be appropriate.
