Amenorrhea is a medical term that refers to the absence of menstrual periods in women who are of reproductive age. It can be classified as primary (when a woman has never had a menstrual period by age 16) or secondary (when a woman who has previously had normal menstrual cycles stops menstruating for at least three consecutive months).
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Causes of Amenorrhea
Natural causes that may cause absence of menses are pregnancy, lactation or menopause. However, there are various other factors that may contribute to amenorrhea such as:
- Hormonal imbalances: Disruption in the hormonal regulation of the menstrual cycle such as abnormal levels of estrogen, progesterone or thyroid hormones, can lead to amenorrhea.
- Stress: Physical or emotional stress can affect the hypothalamus, the part of the brain that regulates the menstrual cycle, leading to amenorrhea.
- Excessive exercise: Intense physical activity, particularly when combined with low body weight, can disrupt hormone levels and lead to amenorrhea.
- Weight loss or low body weight: Significant weight loss or being significantly underweight can disrupt the hormonal balance necessary for menstruation.
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): PCOS is a common hormonal disorder characterized by enlarged ovaries with small cysts on the outer edges. It can cause irregular menstruation or amenorrhea.
- Thyroid disorders: Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) or hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) can disrupt the menstrual cycle and cause amenorrhea.
- Pituitary tumors: Tumors in the pituitary gland can disrupt hormone production and lead to amenorrhea.
- Premature ovarian failure: Also known as premature menopause, this condition occurs when a woman’s ovaries stop functioning normally before the age of 40, leading to amenorrhea and infertility.
- Medications: Certain medications, such as some antidepressants, antipsychotics, chemotherapy drugs and hormonal contraceptives, can cause amenorrhea as a side effect.
- Anatomic abnormalities: Structural problems in the reproductive organs such as congenital defects or scarring from surgeries or infections, can interfere with menstruation.
These are just some of the possible causes of amenorrhea and only a healthcare professional can help diagnose the underlying cause and recommend appropriate treatment.
Symptoms of Amenorrhea
Symptoms of amenorrhea include the absence of menstruation as well as other signs such as-
- Changes in breast size
- Headache
- Vision changes
- Excess facial hair, and
- Hot flushes.
Consulting a healthcare professional is important for accurate diagnosis and management as symptoms can vary depending on the underlying causative factor.
Is homeopathy effective for Amenorrhea?
Being a natural and complete system of medicine, Homeopathy has shown highly positive results in cases of Amenorrhea.
7 Best Homeopathic Medicines for Amenorrhea
There are many homeopathic medicines for amenorrhea but the following medicines have shown tremendous results, if taken under medical supervision.
| Homeopathic Medicine | Symptoms | Better | Worse |
| Calcarea Carbonica | Amenorrhoea in fleshy, Scrophulous and obese girls with chest problems. There is excessive perspiration, dyspnoea on exertion and sensitivity to cold. | Dry climate | Mental or Physical exertion |
| Pulsatilla | Pulsatilla is the first grade remedy for amenorrhoea. Menses suppressed due to wetting the feet. Useful remedy for delayed first menses in young girls. Amenorrhoea with anemia. | Open air, cold applications. | Rich, fat food |
| Ferrum Metallicum | Amenorrhoea of anemic girls with palpitation of heart on exertion. The face becomes flushed and hot on least exertion or emotion. It is useful for those women who have been dosed with quinine and iron tonics. | Walking slowly about | Sitting still |
| Lycopodium | Amenorrhoea with non development of feminine characters, the breast would not develop even at the age of puberty. Body looks like the body of a child even at the age of 16 years. | Motion | 4 to 8 pm, Heat or warm room. |
| Cocculus Indicus | Menses suppressed from grief, anxiety and sickness in the family with headache and nausea. Leucorrhoea instead of menses | Lying down | Riding, Swimming, touch, noise. |
| Sepia | Useful for delayed first menses in the feeble and delicate girls. Leucorrhoea instead of menses. Suppressed menses after weaning. | Exercise, pressure. | Washing, dampness |
| Kali Carbonicum | Suppressed menses with severe back pain. | Warm weather, moving about. | Cold weather, from soup and coffee |
Yoga for Menstrual Problems
- Taking a seat in the pose of Padmasana, exhale, swing your left arm back from your shoulders, and bring your hand up to your right hip. Grab the big toe on the left, stay in the same position and breathe in.
- In a similar manner, swing your right arm back from your shoulder, bring it close to your left hip, and catch your right big toe while exhaling.
- Stretch your shoulders back to bring your shoulder blades closer together if it’s hard to grab your toes. One can grab their big toes with a little practice of swinging their arms back while exhaling.
- Catch the left big toe first, then the right big toe, if the right foot is positioned over the left thigh first, followed by the left foot over the right thigh. Catch the right big toe first, followed by the left big toe, if, on the other hand, the left foot is placed over the right thigh first, and then the right foot over the left thigh. First, grab the big toe of your topmost foot.
- Lean back as much as you can and inhale deeply a few times.
- Take a big breath in, then release it while bending your trunk forward from your hips and resting your head on the ground. Don’t let your hand leave your toes. Bending the head forward and touching the floor is known as Baddha Padmasana.
- This pose is very helpful for menstrual issues.
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