Synthetic hormones are used excessively in modern medicine: oral contraceptives, a method of regulating the menstrual cycle, fertility stimulation. Their use is not without risks because these hormones are not completely eliminated by the body, hence the appearance of many side effects such as hormonal imbalances or allergies. Homeopathy is an alternative of choice to avoid these inconveniences by using Folliculinum in particular.
Folliculinum is a homeopathic remedy that originates from folliculin, a hormone secreted by the ovary. It is a hormone obtained from the dilution of the oestrogen contained in folliculin in an infinitesimal dose. It is mainly used in gynaecology to mitigate the physical and psychological effects of excess estrogen production.
Premenstrual syndrome
Folliculinum is indicated to regulate the menstrual cycles of young girls. This remedy is also prescribed to treat premenstrual syndromes such as migraine, breast pain and abdominal cramps in women. Folliculinum alleviates the other psychological and physical symptoms related to these syndromes. Indeed, this homeopathic medicine relieves nervous tension, depression, weight gain and edema. It also helps to solve digestive problems such as bloating, constipation and diarrhea that appear before menstruation.
Intermenstrual syndrome and menopause
Folliculinum relieves painful and heavy periods. This remedy is prescribed to treat menopausal symptoms such as palpitations, night sweats, and vaginal dryness. Folliculinum is also indicated to boost fertility in women who have a problem following hormone therapy. Indeed, the use of estrogen has many side effects such as hormonal imbalance, high blood pressure and even cancer. In this way, Folliculinum neutralizes the excess estrogen in the body. Finally, it is indicated to relieve gynecological disorders such as cysts, fibroids, tightness of the ovaries or lower back pain.
Recommended dosages in case of premenstrual syndrome
To alleviate premenstrual syndrome, it is recommended to take 1 dose of Folliculinum 15 CH per week before menstruation. Forms of hormonal dilution are used by combining folliculinum and lake caninum depending on the symptoms. Thus, in case of breast pain, it is advisable to combine the intake of Folliculinum 15 CH with the intake of Lac caninum 9 CH, at a rate of 5 granules per day.
Recommended dosages in case of menopause-related disorders
During the pre-menopausal period, it is recommended to take 5 granules of Folliculinum 7 CH during the first 13 days of the cycle. From the 14th day, the treatment can be supplemented by taking Luteinum 5 CH or Progesterone 5 CH until the arrival of the menstrual period. This treatment is safe for the body and can be followed for 2 years. To relieve women who have reached the menopausal stage, the homeopath is responsible for adapting the treatment according to the symptoms that appear such as heaviness of the legs or weight gain.