Homoeopathy Treatment for PCOS 

Polycystic Ovarian Disease, also known as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOD, is a common condition that affects women between 12 and 45 years of age. To examine the trends in PCOS in Indian young women, a study was done on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. It revealed that one-fifth of them have the condition. East India is the leader with 1 in 4 cases. Cysts are small fluid-fill sacs. PCOD refers to multiple cysts in an ovary and an imbalance in sex hormones. It can cause irregular or suppressed menses, weight gain, acne and body hair, as well as psychological problems. You can visit Spring Homeo for a doctors consultation and booking an appointment for homoeopathy treatment.

What is Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)?

Poly, which means multiple cystic, refers to fluid-filled sacs in the ovary.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a group of symptoms that are cause by a disturbance in the sex hormones of sex in females.

PCOS can be describe as an absence of or irregular menstruation, excess facial hair growth, acne and hair fall.

It is most common in females during their reproductive years. It can occur between menarche (commencement) and menopause (permanent physiological end of menstruation).

Understanding your disease – PCOS

Ovaries are the female genital organ that is located in the lower abdomen.

Ovaries serve two main functions. It provides shelter for the eggs, makes them mature, and also produces sex hormones that help the egg mature in every cycle.

Each ovary contains a primordial follicle, which is a lifetime supply of eggs.

One of these follicles matures and releases an egg into the uterus for fertilization with sperm. Fertilisation results in pregnancy if it occurs, otherwise, there is shedding the uterus lining which results in menstruation.

This all happens under the influence of hormones that give signals for each event. These hormones are release by the brain (i.e. First, the hormones are release from the brain.

FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) is a hormone that helps primary follicles mature. LH (luteinizing hormone) aids egg release from the ovary.

Once receiving a signal from F.S.H or L.H, ovaries secrete estrogen and progesterone (female hormonal substances) that are essential for the normal functioning of the uterus and ovaries.

Normal ovaries contain a small amount of androgen testosterone (a male sex hormone).

What happens in PCOS?

Polycystic Ovarian Disease is characterize by an imbalance of hormones in the brain (hypothalamus, pituitary), and in the ovaries. The pituitary doesn’t send the correct signal to the ovaries in PCOS. The L.H levels in PCOS are so high that they prevent the ovary from releasing eggs. The eggs in the follicles don’t mature and they are not release from their ovaries. They instead form small cysts in their ovary, hence the polycystic name.

The lack of a signal for shedding causes the uterine lining to continue to grow.

This can lead to heavy bleeding and irregular menstruation.

The causes of PCOs

Although there are no known causes of the disease, as per the doctors at Spring Homeo some factors have been link to it. These factors are:

• Genes and Family History

• Research shows that PCOS is a family trait. PCOS is more common in women whose mother or sister has the disease. High risk is also present in women with type 2 diabetes family history.

• Insulin resistance and lifestyle

This Insulin resistance is when cells in the body don’t use insulin properly.

Insulin is a hormone that the pancreas secretes. It converts sugar from the blood into energy. Insulin is released when cells can’t use it. This causes blood sugar to rise and the pancreas to release more insulin.

• High levels of testosterone can lead to an increase in the production of sex hormones, such as testosterone. This can lead to excess hair growth, acne, and other symptoms like irregular periods, difficulty ovulating and excessive hair growth.

Insulin resistance can be found in as high as 80 per cent of PCOS women. This can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease.

• Lifestyle factors can contribute to insulin resistance, such as being overweight due to poor diet or inactivity. Women without PCOS can develop insulin resistance if they are overweight, but women with PCOS are more susceptible to developing insulin resistance due to genetic factors.

PCOS-positive women can now have the following:

• Insulin resistance is a result of genetic factors
• Obesity and obesity are both factors that can lead to insulin resistance.
• Combination of these two factors
• PCOS can cause health problems

These health issues are more likely to occur in women with PCOS:

Insulin resistance (if they don’t already have it).

• Type 2 diabetes
• Anomalies in blood fat and cholesterol
• Cardiovascular disease (heart disease and stroke, heart attacks and stroke).
• Endometrial carcinoma (cancer).

Signs and symptoms of PCOD

Patients may have different symptoms. Each patient may not show all symptoms. Patients with more than five or six of the above symptoms should be investigated. These include

• Infertility: Women with PCOS might miss periods or have fewer menses (less than eight per year). Their periods could occur every 21 days, or more frequently. Women with PCOS may experience a reduction in menstrual periods.
• Heavy periods
• Obesity: Women with PCOD are more likely to be obese than those without.
• Excessive hair growth in areas where men have hair, such as the face and chin. This condition is known as “hirsutism”. It affects up to 70% of women who have PCOS.
• Acne
• Skin tags are tiny excess skin flaps in the neck or armpits.
• Hair loss due to excessive thinning
• Dark spots on the skin can be found under the breast, neck, and groin.
• Anxiety and Depression
• Reduced libido
• Fatigue
• High levels of androgen
• High levels of cholesterol
• Insulin levels high

Diagnosis and Treatment of PCOS

Diagnostics are based on a combination of laboratory features, ultrasound, and clinical findings.

Clinical findings: A complete medical history is necessary about your menstruation, weight changes, and a physical exam for extra hair on your chest, back, face, or chest.

Laboratory Findings:

Tests to check for sex hormone levels and hormones that are related to common health issues such as thyroid disease or PCOS.

We find the reverse ratio between FSH and LH in Polycystic Ovarian Disease, (PCOD).

It usually shows an equal FSH-LH ratio or FSH being slightly lower than LH

The ratio is reversed in Polycystic Ovarian Disease, (PCOD) with a 3:1 of LH: FSH.

Ultrasound: This is a test that uses soundwaves to check for cysts in the ovaries and the endometrium (lining or the womb)

Polycystic Ovarian Disease is characterized by enlarged ovaries, thickened sclerotic capsules, and abnormally large follicles.

Usually, PCOD will advise patients to have an ultrasound of their lower abdomen and pelvic areas after menstruation. This will provide a clearer view.

If you have more than two of these symptoms, your doctor may diagnose you with PCOS.

Periods that are irregular, such as periods that occur too often, not enough often or at all,

• You have high levels of androgens
• Additional hair growth in your body, chin and face (hirsutism).
• Acne
• Hair loss
• Sex hormones are more prevalent than usual in the blood.
• Multiple cysts can occur on either one or both of the ovaries.

Homoeopathy Treatment for PCOS

Homoeopathy medicine is a natural form that uses the principle of symptom similarities. All homoeopathy remedies come from nature and are potentized and diluted to ensure their safety. According to homoeopathy literature, a remedy that covers all your symptoms is effective in causing a quick and gentle cure, even for long-standing and inveterate conditions.

At Spring Homeo, we treat each person as an individual. This means homoeopathy medicine focuses on the individual patient, not just his disease. After a thorough individualizing exam and case analysis, homoeopathic medicines are chosen. This includes the patient’s medical history, mental and physical constitution, and so forth.

Homoeopathy is a holistic approach to PCOS treatment. All symptoms of PCOS can be improved simultaneously, regardless of whether they are menstrual irregularities, hirsutism or obesity. This is not the traditional treatment, where you need to use different treatments for each symptom.

Homoeopathic constitutional therapy will balance hormonal hyperactivity, regulate hormonal balance, and dissolve cysts in the eggs. This will allow them to return to normal function. Homoeopathic remedies can restore hormonal balance, normal menstrual cycles and normal ovulation. They also eliminate the need to undergo hormone therapy or surgery. This can greatly increase your chances of conception. Homoeopathic remedies can be used to manage the different forms of this condition safely and gently.

Homoeopathy offers wonderful PCOS remedies that improve your health and have no side effects. These medicines indicate therapeutic affinity, but they are not intended to be a comprehensive guide. Because homoeopathy is based on general symptoms and constitutional signs, the symptoms may not be directly related. These medicines should not be used without consulting a professional.

In PCOS cases, homoeopathy remedies are often indicated. Spring Homeo doctors can help you find the right remedy. You may also be able to receive medicine outside of this group.

Pulsatilla

• This is the best treatment for PCOS when menses are short and irregular.
• PCOS for those with suppressed periods that last a long time
• They are very rare and can be extremely painful at times.
• Young girls in puberty with PCOS and irregular periods.
• Patients have a low thirst for water.
• Difficulty digesting fat foods
• When patients go outside or in the open air, all complaints are resolved.
• A person who is very gentle and has a weeping disposition.

Lachesis

• PCOS has primary symptoms such as heavy periods or no periods.
• Cystic growths in PCOS are more prominent on the left side of the ovary.
• The menstrual discharge is dark, clotted.
• Patients feel depressed and irritable due to the suppression of their menses. They feel better when menses begin.
• It is more thirsty and has more sweating.

Calcarea Carbonica

• PCOS has prolonged, early periods and lasts longer than usual.
• This remedy is very effective in reducing obesity and weight loss.
• Excessive sweating of the soles and head palm.
• Extreme sensitization to cold air
• A craving for sweets, boiled eggs, and sometimes strange things like chalk or lime.
• Low confidence and a low level of trust, as well as fear of strangers.

Kali Carbonica

• PCOS is a condition where the menses are completely suppressed for several months.
• Most symptoms of backache are associated with it.
• Sensitive and anxious
• Anxiety, especially for her family members.

Thuja Occidentalis

• Many types of tumours can be treated with this remedy.
• Patients may have warts or a history of warts.
• Excessive hair growth in unusual places, such as the face, body, arms, or legs.
• Multiple cysts in the ovaries and a delayed menstrual flow can cause irregularity.
• Can dissolve abnormal growth or accumulation in the body.
• You may have a history of any type of sexual infection.
• The patient’s sweat is very offensive and leaves stains on the clothes.
• Cystic growths in PCOS are more prominent on the left side of the ovary.

Lycopodium

• PCOS is mainly on the right side of the ovary
• Hair fall and hair loss.
• You may also experience bloating or constipation.
• Nausea and vomiting, anxiety, insomnia, and sleeplessness

Natrum muriaticum

• After any loss or grief, there is an irregularity in the menses.
• Menses are plentiful.
• PCOS can cause difficulty in conception.
• Facial acne and skin blemishes can also be cause by them.
• Could have a chronic tendency to headaches.
• Aversion to the heat of the sun.
• You crave more salt.
• Reserved nature; suffers from weeping spells, especially when left alone. Symptoms can also worsen when sympathy is offer.

Sepia

• The main remedy for most female complaints.
• PCOS is characterize by abnormal hair growth, particularly on the upper lip.
• You may experience irregular or late menses, or you may have profuse and early periods.
• The cysts remain fluid-filled in the ovaries, which are still enlarge.
• This is use to treat infertility cases cause by PCOS.
• Indifferent behaviour towards family and mental irritability
• Vaginal dryness, tension or yeast infections.
• Grave backache

Ferrum metallicum

• Another useful treatment for delayed first menses is this:
• It is a sign of weakly chlorotic women, with flushed faces, or pale, livid eyes with blue margins.
• It is particularly useful for those who have taken quinine or nervines.

Graphites

• This is when the menses are suppressed or delayed, or scanty, and is accompanied by obstinate constipation.
• Frequent headache paroxysms
• Nervous women who are prone to arthritic or rheumatism.
• An increase in mental symptoms should be accompanied by the onset of menses.