PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease) / PCOS (Polycysyic Ovarian Syndrome)
This is a disease where in faulty ovulation is caused due to small cysts developed in the ovaries. Or it can also be termed as hormonal disorder resulting in enlarged ovaries with small cysts on the exterior. There is failure of egg formation which may lead to infertility. If it is not treated, over a period of time, it may lead to serious health
problems, such as diabetes and heart disease. Early identification followed by good treatment can prevent long-term health problems.
Causes:
Genetics could be a factor. Most of the time, it is found hereditary.
Symptoms:
Some of the popular symptoms are acne, excessive growth of hair on face, chest and back, irregular mensus, depression and weight-gain.
Homoeopathy treatment:
Homoeopathy has reportedly treated large number of such cases. Since it is a hormonal disorder, conventional medicine to treat this disorder may result in side – effects. There have been cases when patients act hyper due to the side – effects. Homoeopathy has proved to significantly reverse the cyst formation.
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is growth of uterine-lining tissue in places other than internal of uterus. This results in improper ovulation painful and heavy menses. Many times it would also result in miscarriages. If the growth extends to sensitive area it may lead to pain during sex and bowel movements.
Causes:
Though it could be genetic, the immune system of the patient might not be as it should be to get rid the endometrial cells. Heavy bleeding may add to it as the blood may carry these endometrial cells to other parts of the body too.
Symptoms:
Patients with endometriosis experience heavy menstrual cramps especially severe pain 1 or 2 prior to menstrual period, blood in urine and stool found, pain during sex and bowel movements. Infertility and miscarriages are also symptoms of endometriosis.
Homoeopathy treatment:
Usually laproscopic surgery is recommended in extreme conditions. But Homoeopathy provides relief of symptoms to the patient. It also helps in confining further development or growth of endometrial cells.
Hormone Imbalance
Hormones are basically chemical messengers that influence the way the cells and organs in the body function. In women the hormonal level may alter at different times such as during periods, or pregnancy or menopause
Causes:
Hormonal imbalance is a natural process that takes place in women. It is an important phenomenon. But at times, it’s impact is manageable and at times becomes a matter of concern. It depends on many factors such as food, exercise, toxins, stress, body-weight etc.
Symptoms:
Patient suffers from irregular mensus, sleep disorder, tiredness, depression, weight gain and loss of interest in sex. Hormone imbalance can also lead to variation in thyroid levels.
Homoeopathy treatment:
The conventional medicines do have it’s side-effects. While treating, the homoeopath studies the patient completely physically, psychologically, lifestyle etc. Homoeopathy treatment has successfully reduced the symptoms to very large extent.
Uterine Fibroids
Fibroids are tumors or benign ( non-cancerous ) lumps that grow on the uterus. It may be single or multiple. If it grows large in size, it may push urinary bladder leading to frequent urge to urinate and severe back pain. It is mostly found in women nearing 50 years of age.
Causes:
The exact cause of uterine fibroids are not known. It is partly genetic. Even hormone level influences growth of fibroids. During pregnancy too, fibroids may develop and grow at a faster rate.
Symptoms:
At times no symptoms are found or experienced in patients having Uterine fibroids. Frequent urination and sever back ache are common symptoms in case of Uterine fibroids. Patients also experience excessive bleeding, constipation and pain while performing sexual intercourse.
Homoeopathy treatment:
No treatment is required for women having no symptoms. In cases of large sized fibroids surgical removal is carried out. But recurrences are often found. Homoeopathy treatment reduces the blood flow to the fibroid whereby it shrinks the fibroids or kill the fibroid.
