HOMEOPATHIC APPROACH TO POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome also known as PCOS can be an awfully exasperating condition. This article will
provide an immense understanding of PCOS and how to reverse its underlying condition. It will motivate every
woman to have an enhanced sense of optimism and assurance to improving their health. A woman's reproductive
health is closely associated with her overall health. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is an endocrine disorder
portraying multiple cysts (fluid filled sacs) in the ovaries, as an outcome of abnormal hormone function that leads to
excessive production of androgen (male hormone) by the ovaries. This influences a womans hormonal levels,
ovarian functions, menstrual cycle, ability to have children and other body systems.
Causes of PCOS:

May be unknown.

Hereditary.

High levels of androgen (male) hormone

Excess insulin can increase production of androgen.

Symptoms of PCOS:

Missed or irregular menses.

Development of male sex characteristics in the body.

Excessive hair growth all over the body.

Male pattern baldness or thinning of hair.

Deepening of the voice.

Oily skin.

Acne.

Dandruff.

Fatigue.

Lack of mental alertness.

Decreased sexual drive.

Decreased breast size.

Skin pigmentation.

Skin tags.

Pelvic pain.

Pain during sexual intercourse.

Weight gain.

Infertility.

Type 2 diabetes.

High cholesterol.

High blood pressure.

Anxiety.

Depression.

Sleep apnea.

Chances of getting endometrial cancer.

Homeopathic approach to PCOS:

Homeopathy is the dominant option to treat Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Homeopathic approach towards
management of PCOS is constitutional taking into account the patients physical symptoms along with their mental
and genetic make up that individualizes the person. Early intervention with Homeopathy can assist in preventing
further progress and hence deterioration caused by PCOS. Homeopathic constitutional treatment will help balance
hyperactivity of the glands, regulate hormonal balance, dissolve the cysts in the ovaries and force them to resume
normal functioning. Hence, Homeopathic medicines can restore hormonal balance, normal ovulation, menstrual
cycles, and also eliminate the need for hormone therapies and surgery. This can significantly increase the chances
of conception. The different expressions of this disease can be managed effectively, safely and gently with
Homeopathic remedies.
Some Homeopathic remedies that are commonly used to treat PCOS are given below. These remedies are just a
few of the commonly used Homeopathic remedies and are mentioned only to create awareness about the
effectiveness of Homeopathic medicines in PCOS. It is not advisable to resort to self medication for any
disease.
Homeopathic remedies for PCOS:
Agnus Cactus: This remedy is especially good for neutralizing excess testosterone, which occurs in PCOS.
Menses is irregular and very scanty. The patient is unable to get pregnant with loathing of sexual intercourse.
Apis Mellifica: This remedy is exceptionally used for arresting ovarian cysts when there is inflammation of the
ovaries, with soreness, burning and stinging in the inguinal region. Numbness down the thigh is an indicating
feature of this remedy.
Cimicifuga Racemosa: This remedy has an extensive action on the ovaries when there is complete absence of
menstruation or menses is always irregular. The patient complains of pain across the pelvis from hip to hip. The
patient feels depressed and cloudy with incessant talking and trying to injure herself.
Lachesis: This remedy is suggested when there is suppuration and chronic enlargement of left ovary with pain
relieved by menses, cannot tolerate anything heavy on her pelvic area. The patient is extremely talkative, restless,
uneasy, does not want to attend to work. She has vertigo which is relieved by onset of menses. There is a strong
craving for alcohol and oysters. Menses is too short and all pains are relieved by the flow.

Palladium Metallicum: This is a preeminent remedy for Oophoritis that is inflammation of the ovaries. The patient
has right sided pains and backache which is relieved after passing stool. There is also bearing down sensation with
shooting or burning pain in the pelvis. Menstrual bleeding is very heavy, almost seems like a hemorrhage. This
patient has a strong love for admiration, gets easily offended and is inclined to use violent language.
Platinum Metallicum: This is a paramount womans remedy for ovarian problems causing sterility. The ovaries feel
sensitive and burn. Female parts are hypersensitive with tingling internally and externally. Menses is dark clotted
with spasms and bearing down pains. These patientss have an increased sexual appetite and are very arrogant,
proud with contempt for others.
Self care measures for PCOS:

Exercise regularly.

Eat a healthy diet with lots of vegetables, nuts, beans and whole grains.

Cut down on your sugar, carbohydrate, salt intake.

Limit your saturated fats.

Avoid fruits high in sugar.

Avoid artificial additives in your foods.

If you are overweight, work on reducing your weight.

Women with PCOS should have their Blood Pressure, Glucose levels and Cholesterol levels checked regularly.

Hence, to have your PCOS totally under control and to restore normal functioning of the adrenal glands and to
establish normal ovulatory cycle consider Homeopathy.
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About the author:
Neepa Sevak is an experienced, registered Homeopath with the Arizona Homeopathic Board of Medical Examiners.
She is currently practicing Classical Homeopathy and is on the Board of International Affairs at the American
Medical College of Homeopathy.
Phone: (480) 363 0758
Email: homeopathiccure@cox.net
Website: www.homeopathic-cure.com