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Homeopathy for Menstrual Cramps

Written by Dr. Manisha Bhatia

Dysmenorrhea implies painful menstruation.
There are following remedies which are helpful in the treatment of menstrual cramps:Mag Phos, Chamomilla, Colocynth, Nux Vomica, Belladonna.
Spasmodic dysmenorrhoea – in this condition, spasmodic or colicky pain is felt in the lower abdomen with the onset of menstruation.
As far as therapeutic medication is concerned, several remedies are available to treat menstrual cramps that can be selected on the basis of cause, sensations and modalities of the complaints.
Menstrual Cramps Cases Cured with Homeopathic Medicine A Case of Pre Menstrual Syndrome – by Cynthia Kingsbury Homeopathy – The Best Answer For Dysmenorrhoea – by Khyati Vora A Case of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) – by Rachel Levine A Rabbit Hiding in Plain Sight: A Case of Debilitating Fibroids – by JIuan Heng A Case of Chromosomal Translocation Causing Repeated Abortion – by Arup Bhattacharya

Dysmenorrhea implies painful menstruation. When it occurs with onset of ovulatory cycles in young girls, it is described as primary dysmenorrhea and it is not associated with any pelvic pathology. It is spasmodic pain, beginning with the onset of menstruation and lasts for few hours or day. When dysmenorrhea occurs later in life, it is known as secondary dysmenorrhoea and is often related to some organic lesion in the genital organs.

Dysmenorrhoea is of three types

  • Congestive
  • Spasmodic
  • Membranous

Congestive dysmenorrhoea – this resembles premenstrual tension to some extent. The women complains of pain in the lower abdomen and backache radiating down the legs 3 to 4 days before the onset of menstruation. Sometimes, the bowel symptoms such as constipation, flatulence also develop.

Spasmodic dysmenorrhoea – in this condition, spasmodic or colicky pain is felt in the lower abdomen with the onset of menstruation. The severe pain lasting for an hour or two is followed by dull pain for about 10-12 hours, but this subsides once the menstrual flow is well established. In man, the pelvic findings are normal, but some reveal an organic lesion which accompany congestive dysmenorrhoea.

Membranous dysmenorrhoea – in a rare cases of membranous dysmenorrhoea, the pains begins with passage of a membrane, which consists of entire thickness of the endometrium.

Causes of menstrual cramps

Menstrual cramps (Homeopathy Treatment for Menstrual Cramps) are result from strong contractions of the muscles of the uterus. In primary dysmenorrhoea, this is due to excess prostaglandin. In secondary dysmenorrhoea, this is due to an abnormally or disease of the uterus, fallopian tubes, or ovaries.

Risk factors

  • Pelvic infections
  • Sexually transmitted disease
  • Use of intrauterine device
  • Endometriosis or endometritis
  • Adenomyosis
  • Congenital uterine or vaginal abnormalities
  • Smoking
  • Alcohol
  • Family history of dysmenorrhoea
  • Obesity

Diagnosis for menstrual cramps

Diagnosis of menstrual cramps mainly include menstrual history, pelvic examination, and physical examination. Medical testes mainly include ultrasound, blood test, and urine test.

Homeopathic treatment for menstrual cramps

Homeopathy is one of the most popular holistic systems of medicine. The selection of remedy is based upon the theory of individualization and symptoms similarity by using holistic approach. This is the only way through which a state of complete health can be regained by removing all the sign and symptoms from which the patient is suffering. The aim of homeopathy is not only to treat menstrual cramps but to address its underlying cause and individual susceptibility. As far as therapeutic medication is concerned, several remedies are available to treat menstrual cramps that can be selected on the basis of cause, sensations and modalities of the complaints.  For individualized remedy selection and treatment, the patient should consult a qualified homeopathic doctor in person. There are following remedies which are helpful in the treatment of menstrual cramps:

Mag Phos, Chamomilla, Colocynth, Nux Vomica, Belladonna, Aconite, Cactus, Caulophyllum, Cimicifuga, Cocculus Indica, Platina, Pulsatilla, Secale Cor, Graphites, Tuberculinum, Sepia, Ignatia, kali Iod, Lachesis, Conium, Coffea, Causticum, Onosmodium, and many other medicines.

Menstrual Cramps Cases Cured with Homeopathic Medicine

A Case of Pre Menstrual Syndrome – by Cynthia Kingsbury

Homeopathy – The Best Answer For Dysmenorrhoea – by Khyati Vora

A Case of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) – by Rachel Levine

A Rabbit Hiding in Plain Sight: A Case of Debilitating Fibroids – by JIuan Heng

A Case of Chromosomal Translocation Causing Repeated Abortion – by Arup Bhattacharya

About the author

Dr. Manisha Bhatia

BHMS, M.D. (Hom), CICH (Greece)
Dr. (Mrs) Manisha Bhatia is a leading homeopathy doctor working in Jaipur, India. She has studied with Prof. George Vithoulkas at the International Academy of Classical Homeopathy. She is the Director of Asha Homeopathy Medical Center, Jaipur's leading clinic for homeopathy treatment and has been practicing since 2004.

She writes for Hpathy.com about homeopathic medicines and their therapeutic indications and homeopathy treatment in various diseases. She is also Associate Professor, HoD and PG Guide at S.K. Homeopathy Medical College. To consult her online, - visit Dr. Bhatia's website.

1 Comment

  • Combining milk tea and heating pads is my best solution for dysmenorrhea. I use Helios Heater Heating Pads because I can use it over and over again so it saves me money. I can feel it sending waves of constant heat to really reach inside my abdominal muscles so it can give me pain relief in just ten minutes.

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