Dysmenorrhea or menstrual cramps is one of the commonest problem that any woman or girl faces during her reproductive years. In simple words, it is difficult or painful menstruation where the female feels pain or heaviness in the lower abdomen. The pain may be dull or sharp and occurs few days before the flow starts. Generally, it vanished once the menstruation is over.
Mild cases of dysmenorrhea do not need medical help and can be managed by simple home management methods such as taking hot bath, using heating pads or hot water bottle. But, if the pain is unbearable or disturbs the normal day to day activities, help of doctor is advised.
Homoeopathic remedies have been proved to be highly useful in treating these cases without any side effects. Some of the most widely used medicines have been discussed below:
Pulsatilla – the pain is generally shifting in nature, shifting from one place to another. It is spasmodic and patient may feel suffocated and faint. The girl is mild and weepy. Changeability and thirstlessness is characteristic of this remedy. The female wants to be in fresh air.
Mag Phos – Stringy pains, which are worse before periods and better once the flow starts. The pains are bit relieved by bending double or by heat, pressure. Pains are stringy and may be accompanied by cramps in extremities.
Colocynth – shooting agonizing pain that makes the female to bend double. The female is restless and irritable, changing positions to get some relief. The pain is better by hard pressure.
Apis – sharp stinging pain with scanty flow. The female feels bearing down pains. The location of pains in generally in ovary area.
Belladona – Sudden onset of acute menstrual pains is the characteristic of this remedy. The pains are worse by moving or even little jerk. Better by lying down flat.
Disclaimer: the information provided here is physician’s person experience and thoughts. It should not be used for self-medication. A qualified homoeopathic physician should be consulted before taking any remedy.
Note : Potency of Medicines may vary acording to different age, gender and other health related conditions.
Disclaimer: Any medicine mentioned above should be taken under the the suprvision of doctor/ physician.
