Absence of menses consecutively for a period of more than 3months. There are two types of amenorrhea. Primary Amenorrhea is seen in girls who haven’t attained menstruation (Menarche) below 15years of age. Secondary Amenorrhea is seen in those who already attained menstruation.
Primary Amenorrhea is caused by due to underdeveloped ovaries or malfunctioning ovaries.
Secondary amenorrhea is caused due to various factors like----
- Polycystic ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) - cysts in the ovaries develop due to hormonal imbalance.
- Hypothyroidism-when the T3 and T4 are not utilised properly by the body TSH increases, this may also cause amenorrhea
- Due to stress and depression
- Over consumption of oral contraceptive pills
- Obesity is also one of the leading cause for amenorrhea
- Malnutrition
- Ovarian disorders
- Other hormonal imbalances
- Unhealthy lifestyle like poor diet, lack of physical activity, working in shifts, increased alcohol consumption and smoking habits.
Some healthy dietary habits, exercise or physical activities reduces the chance of amenorrhea.
Homeopathic approach
Homeopathic medicine can improve the metabolism which is deranged and help in maturation of ovum at right time. Polycystic ovarian disease is one of the cause for amenorrhea where there is delay in maturation of ovum, remedies like Calc carb, Phosphorus, Apis mel, Conium help in improving the metabolism. Another causative factor of amenorrhea is hypothyroidism which can be addressed with Calc carb, Spongia, Bromium, etc. These remedies make an easy way and thus the underlying cause can be corrected. Natrum mur and Ovarinum pitch in and do the job with ease. We at Gouri Homeo Healthway have suitable protocols for PCOS and see the young girl out of distress of this ailment which is likely to have impact on her overall health otherwise in the days to come.
