PMT, Problem Periods & Menopause
From PMT and problem periods to perimenopause and menopause — homeopathy supports your body to rebalance its own hormonal system, rather than adding or suppressing single hormones in isolation.
PMT & problem periods
Many women feel at the mercy of their hormones every month. For some the symptoms are mild; in more extreme cases they can affect work, school, and family or social relationships — and can be an indicator of your overall wellbeing. PMT is typically caused by an excess of oestrogen relative to progesterone, promoted by things like a high-sugar or refined-carbohydrate diet, caffeine, stress, dairy and hormones in dairy or meat, oestrogen-like toxins from pesticides and pollution, and alcohol (which damages the liver’s ability to clear excess oestrogen).
Symptoms
- Cramping
- Irregular, prolonged or heavy bleeds
- Mood swings
- Breast pain
- Inability to concentrate, foggy head, headaches or migraines
- PCOS
- Endometriosis
- Depression or anxiety
- Diarrhoea or constipation
Other causes can include coming off the contraceptive pill, polycystic ovaries, fibroids, endometriosis, or simply being inherited — as well as being peri-menopausal or menopausal.
Menopause
Menopause is one of life’s great transitions. It can pass by almost unnoticed, or it can be lingeringly difficult, with symptoms caused by fluctuating or decreasing levels of oestrogen.
Symptoms
- Hot flushes
- Menstrual flooding and anaemia
- Fatigue and exhaustion
- Memory loss, brain fog
- Anxiety and depression
- Sleep disorders
- Vaginal dryness and loss of libido
- Headaches and migraines
- Alcohol intolerance
- Itchy skin
Many women turn to HRT to manage these symptoms; others are looking for a safe alternative without the risk of harmful side effects.
My approach
The beauty of homeopathy is that it supports the body to regulate and rebalance its own hormonal system, exactly as it’s naturally designed to do — rather than a one-drug-fits-all prescription. I’ll look at your symptoms in detail, both physical and emotional, and prescribe accordingly. I’m often amazed at how quickly they can be turned around. I also look at particular organs that may need support at this time, such as the liver and kidneys, which can be under strain processing fluctuating hormone levels — through additional homeopathic remedies, Homeobotanical herbal blends, or supplements.
Menopause is a natural life stage. It doesn’t have to be an illness, and I believe homeopathy is one of the most effective tools to help you feel like yourself again.
Common remedies
For PMT and problem periods I often reach for Sepia (irritability, exhaustion, hormonal flatness), Pulsatilla (tearfulness, sensitivity, irregular periods), Magnesia Phos (cramps and spasmodic pain), Lachesis (heavy bleeding, hot flushes, intense mood swings) and Folliculinum (for those with a long history on the contraceptive pill). For menopause, Kali Sulph is one I return to often. Read more on PMS and perimenopausal periods or Kali Sulph for menopause symptoms on the blog.
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