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PCOS i.e. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a very common hormonal syndrome that affects women in the reproductive age group. Delayed or irregular menses, no menses for many months, prolonged menses — these symptoms could be indicative of this endocrine disorder. Besides, weight gain, hair growth on face and acne are very common in PCOS. This condition leads to formation of cysts in the ovaries of the affected woman and causes an increase in male hormones. It is one of the leading causes of female infertility.
There is an excellent scope to treat PCOS in homeopathy. Homeopathic treatment along with lifestyle changes like managing weight and diet can bring great recoveries in PCOS cases. PCOS results from an imbalance of hormones like LH (Luteinizing hormone) and FSH (Follicle stimulating hormone) leading to excessive androgen (male sex hormones) production hence causing symptoms like weight gain, irregular periods, acne, hirsutism, and hair fall. Homeopathic medicines help to treat PCOS by working to set right the hormones that are out of balance, boosting metabolic rate and hence regularising the menstrual cycle and managing its other symptoms. Homeopathic medicines also have the capability to help cases of infertility that are linked with PCOS.
Homeopathic medicines dissolve the cysts in ovaries
Homeopathic medicines have a great potential to dissolve cysts in ovaries. However, it is a time-consuming process that can take several months. It requires proper homeopathic treatment following the protocols as suggested by the homeopathic physician with timely clinical follow ups for the prescribed duration of treatment.
Natural, safe and effective treatment
Homeopathy offers a natural, effective, and safe option to treat PCOS. In the conventional mode, usually contraceptive pills and metformin are given for managing PCOS which may lead to dependency and may have harmful side effects hence making the condition more complex to treat. On the other hand, homeopathy is a great alternative for treating PCOS in the safest, gentlest way that neither has side effects nor does it carry any risk of dependency.
Constitutional treatment
To treat a patient in homeopathy suffering from any disorder including PCOS a path of constitutional treatment is followed. Such treatment focuses on correcting the basic underlying disturbance going inside the body and not merely the signs and symptoms of the disease. This way it leads to cure rather than temporary symptom management. Now what is constitutional treatment? It refers to treatment based on summing and evaluating the physical, emotional, and mental makeup of the patient that provides them with their personality. Constitutional treatment works as a stimulus for the person’s innate healing potential to self-heal. There are numerous medicines in homeopathy to treat PCOS cases, but among these, treatment with medicines selected as per the patient’s constitution is what will help cure PCOS.
Top 9 Homeopathic Medicines For PCOS
The top 9 homeopathic medicines to treat PCOS are Pulsatilla, Sepia, Calcarea Carb, Natrum Mur, Hepar Sulph, Oleum Jecoris Aselli, Kali Carb, Thuja, and Sabina.
1. Pulsatilla – Top Grade Medicine
Pulsatilla Nigricans is a natural medicine sourced from the plant ‘wind flower’. It is the top medicine for treating PCOS. The foremost issue that it can help with is irregular and late periods due to hormonal disturbances. It is indicated for cases where periods happen very late, later than the expected date and menstrual flow is also scanty and may be dark and thick. Menses can be painful as well. Besides, it is a wonderful medicine to treat acne associated with menstrual irregularities.
When to use Pulsatilla?
Pulsatilla is a highly recommended medicine for irregular menses, and where the tendency for late periods is there.
How to use Pulsatilla?
The potency of this medicine differs from case to case from low to high. Low potencies like 30C can be taken twice a day. Use of high potency like 200C is limited to once a day. Potencies higher than this including 1M, 10M are also available that are used in infrequent doses and should only be taken after consulting a homeopathic doctor.
2. Sepia – For Irregular Periods, Facial Hair And Pigmentation
Sepia is the next most effective medicine to help cases of hormonal imbalance which results in ovarian cyst. Most prominently its action is to regulate hormonal levels to regularise the menstrual cycle. In general, females needing it tend to have late periods with scanty blood flow. A very characteristic symptom present is a bearing down sensation in the pelvic region as if pelvic organs will be pushed out of the vagina. Sepia is indicated to manage complaints of facial hair. Hair growth is mostly noted over the upper lips and chin. Sepia is also a leading medicine to treat infertility in females. Lastly, Sepia is recommended to manage cases of skin pigmentation (darkening).
When to use Sepia?
This medicine is indicated to treat late and scanty menses. Besides, also remember to use it in cases of facial hair and skin pigmentation.
How to use Sepia?
Sepia is available in different potencies like 30C, 200C and 1M. Among these, the potency varies from case to case but is usually used is 30C potency once a day.
3. Calcarea Carb – To Manage Weight Gain And Heavy Period
It is an important medicine when it comes to manage problem of weight gain. This medicine controls excessive weight gain. Other than this, it is an excellent medicine to manage heavy periods in PCOS cases. The duration of periods may also be prolonged in cases needing it. There may be extreme sensitivity to cold air.
When to use Calcarea Carb?
It is effective in treating periods with heavy bleeding and prolonged duration of periods. It also helps to manage excessive weight gain.
How to use Calcarea Carb?
In the beginning, Calcarea Carb 30C is apt to start with, taken twice a day. Higher potency may also be required in some cases after carefully watching the symptoms, but it is best to consult a homeopathic expert before taking high potency.
4. Natrum Mur – For Managing Hair Fall And Hair Thinning
Natrum Mur is an ideal choice of medicine to manage cases of hair fall and hair thinning. It will control further hair in such cases. Apart from this, it is also indicated to treat the tendency to have late periods. Lastly, it can manage sadness, irritability and headache well.
When to use Natrum Mur?
Use of Natrum Mur can be done in cases of PCOS with hair fall and hair thinning.
How to use Natrum Mur?
Though it works well in various potencies, most commonly used in 6X potency which comes in tablet form. One may take Natrum Mur 6X three to four times a day (4 tablets at a time) as per the severity of hair fall.
5. Hepar Sulph – Manage Your Pimples With This Medicine
Hepar Sulph is an outstanding medicine when it comes to managing pimples (acne). It works very well in cases of acne contains pus (pustular acne). These are attended with a prickling pain. Sometimes blood may ooze from pimples.
When to use Hepar Sulph?
Hepar Sulph is the right choice when it comes to treat acne (more particularly the ones filled with pus) resulting from hormonal imbalance and halt its further spread,
How to use Hepar Sulph?
Take it in 30C potency once or twice a day as per severity of complaint and watch its excellent results.
6. Oleum Jecoris Aselli – Choose It For Managing Hair Growth On Face
One may find this medicine highly suitable when it comes to treating excessive hair growth on the face. It gives good results when hair growth occurs on the chin or upper lip. The hair may be thick. This medicine has a great ability to check unusual hair growth on a woman’s face.
When to use Oleum Jecoris Aselli?
Oleum Jecoris Aselli, with a short name Oleum Jec, is a very popularly known remedy for managing cases of hair growth on women’s face which develops as a result of hormonal changes in the female body.
How to use Oleum Jecoris Aselli?
The most commonly used potency of this medicine is 3X. Four tablets of Oleum Jecoris Aselli 3X twice or thrice a day is the right dose to start with.
7. Kali Carb – When Periods Are Late By Several Months
Kali Carb is a very helpful medicine for cases in which periods are missed for several months (say 3 or more) together. When periods come, they are heavy in nature. It is attended with backache. Before periods, a colicky pain in the lower abdomen may be felt.
When to use Kali Carb?
A female tending to miss periods for many months together like 3 to 4 months can find this medicine quite helpful.
How to use Kali Carb?
This medicine can be taken in 30C potency two times a day to get periods on time.
8.Thuja – For Managing Hair Growth On Face And Skin pigmentation
Thuja is prepared from fresh twigs of plant Arbor Vitae. Use of this medicine is highly considered to manage excessive hair growth on face. Next, it is applicable to manage skin pigmentation. Here, it is used for brownish discolouration on skin.
When to use Thuja?
This medicine is well indicated to manage excessive hair growth on face as well as brownish skin pigmentation.
How to use Thuja?
Usually, it is advised to take Thuja 30C once a day, but in high potencies like 200C and 1M, infrequent doses are recommended once or twice a week.
9. Sabina – To manage heavy periods
Sabina is a highly beneficial medicine to manage heavy menstrual bleeding. The bleeding is bright red. There may be dark clots in it. Blood may be foul-smelling. There is worsening of bleeding from slight motion. The bleeding may also be prolonged. A characteristic attending feature is pain from the sacrum (a bone formed by the fusion of five sacral vertebrae at the bottom of spine) to the pubes (the lower part of the abdomen in front of the pelvis).
When to use Sabina?
This medicine is suggested for cases of heavy bleeding in PCOS cases.
How to use Sabina?
This medicine can be used in 30C potency twice or thrice a day as per the intensity of the complaint.
Note One may use these medicines for one to two months. To use it beyond that or to change its potency and dose kindly check with a homeopathic practitioner.
Causes Behind PCOS
The exact cause of PCOS is still not clear. There are a few factors however that are believed to play a role in it.
1. It is considered a disease of genetic origin. A woman with a positive family history of PCOS is at a higher risk of developing the same.
2. The main factor is the excessive production of the male hormone androgenby the ovaries.
3. Next is insulin resistanceand excess of insulin (a hormone produced by pancreas that helps body cells to use sugar for energy). In case cells get resistant to insulin, then there is an increase in blood sugar levels. This makes the pancreas produce more insulin. The excessive insulin in turn triggers ovaries to produce more androgen.
4. Another factor is low-grade inflammationdue to high androgen levels.
5. Weight gain, obesity and an inactive lifestyleare other contributory factors.
Signs And Symptoms Of PCOS
1. Menstrual problems: They include
a) Irregular periods that occur from the absence of ovulation due to which the lining of the uterus is not shed every month.
b) Delayed periods, amenorrhea (absence of menses for three or more consecutive months). Females with this may have less than eight periods in a year.
c) Scanty menses
d) Heavy periods. As the periods do not occur regularly, it results in the building up of uterine lining for long. When the periods occur, they can be heavier than normal.
2. Hirsutism: It means excess hair growth on the faceor other unusual parts of the body. The hair growth may occur on the belly, chest, and back. Hirsutism is due to raised male hormone levels.
3. Acne/pimples may occur due to elevated male hormones that cause skin to become oily. Acne may occur on the face, chest, and back.
4. Hairfall, hair thinning
5. Tendency to gainweight (it is noted in around 80% of these cases) and obesity
6. Skin darkening may appear especially in body folds like the groin, under the breast, armpits, and neck.
7. Mood swings, irritability, and headache may be complained by some from hormonal changes.
These signs and symptoms will have to be supported by hormone tests and other medical investigations for proper diagnosis of PCOS.
How to diagnose PCOS?
In cases where signs and symptoms point towards PCOS, the main first test advised is an ultrasound of the pelvis. In PCOS cases Ultrasound will show the presence of cysts (fluid-filled sacs) in ovaries with the enlargement of ovaries. Next recommended are hormone tests to get to know about hormonal imbalance. These tests are blood tests including FSH (Follicle stimulating hormone), LH (luteinizing hormone), androgens, prolactin, and progesterone.
What Are Its Complications?
The first and very common complication that can arise is infertility (this is because women with PCOS do not have ovulation regularly and as a result, eggs are not released to be fertilized). The second complication that can occur is Type 2 diabetes. The third complication is metabolic syndrome (a combination of conditions that includes high blood sugar, high blood pressure, high LDL, and low HDL). Other complications are miscarriage and premature birth, anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.
Pathophysiology Of PCOS
In PCOS, the ovaries of a woman and ovulation are affected. The ovaries are a pair of reproductive organs in women that produce eggs (ovum). The ovaries also produce hormones named estrogen, progesterone, and a small amount of male hormones known as androgens. The ovaries release an egg every month. The process of releasing an egg from the ovary is known as ovulation. Ovulation occurs around the 14th day of a 28-day menstrual cycle. The ovulation is under control of hormones FSH – Follicle stimulating hormone and LH – luteinizing hormone. Among these, FSH controls follicle (sac-containing egg) production by the ovary and maturation of the egg and surge of LH triggers the release of a mature egg from the ovary.
In the case of PCOS, there is an increase in androgen (male hormone) level. This inhibits the production of hormones by ovaries and the normal development of an egg. In PCOS, fluid-filled sacs/ immature follicles in ovaries that contain an immature egg develop and ovulation doesn’t occur. The absence of ovulation results in altered levels of estrogen, progesterone, FSH, and LH. Additionally, levels of progesterone are low in cases of PCOS.
Hi there I am 21 years old and I suffer from irregular periods. I have been missing my period for a few months now. Earlier, I would miss it for two months, then get a heavy period that lasts for almost a month. Additionally, I’ve alwyas struggled with facial hair growth and weight issues. I recently gained almost 15 kgs within the last few months. What medications can help me?
I am 48 years old and PCOS. LH is greater than FSH. I have type 1 diabetes for 30 years. I use homeopathic medicines which do not help me. For 15 days I use: Nat m LM1 2X a day, Gossipium 30C 3X a day, Primolut 6x the same 3X a day, Hormone balance 3X a day. They told me to use all that until I get my period. What are your recommendations?
What to use in case of PCOS accompanied by infertility?
What is the cause of PCOS?
Does use of birth-control pills contribute to the development of PCOS?
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Hello dr.sharma sir I’m a 21 year old female and i was diagnosed with pcos in 2017 almost six years I’m suffering from pcos a lot i used ocp without what it was for six months and i dropped i was in a coaching centre for getting mbbs seat and i didn’t pay much attention to my health and it worsened by one year i have hair like males on my chin and upperlip thick hair like males in the sideburns also … My weight is 52kg and i have acanthosis nigricans I’m now studying third year mbbs now I’m on myo inositol and chiro inositol and it is very hectic for me with my hirsutism and acne problems now I’m so depressed i can’t concentrate on my studies and iam performing very less in my exams i do believe in homeopathy please help me can u briefly tell me the hemeopathic medicine names and method of usage and duration pls…… Sir don’t ask me to call or something because it depress me a alot i can’t talk on phone I’m very introvert pls help me if the method u told give me a positive result i will update you I’m depressed with my life i can’t pay huge amount also because of hirsutism for electrolysis my father paid three lakhs to sessions that much my hair thick pls help me to solve this problem I’m asking you very shamelessly to charity pls sir I have read this website and i have a hope i will pay u back one day and i never forget u sir pls help me….. For eight months i didn’t get my periods sir I’m feeling very outcasted pls help me
I have pcos with weight gain and heavy period, but have other symptoms too. Doctors also think I have endrometrosis and I have h pylori stomach infection, Ibs.
All the symptoms are affecting my life.
Hello Dr, I have pcos from last 10 years. I don’t get periods without medicine. From age 17 to 23 , I was getting irregular periods then afterwards due to prolonged stress and bad diet, it stopped completely. Then I took oral contraceptives for 1.5 yrs. But whenever I stop these pills, I wait for 6 months , still periods don’t come on their own. I am eating a strict vegan diet. Avoiding junk foods and sugar. Can you please tell if homeopathy can help?
I ‘m suffering from pcos at least 2yrs.Now I have no menses. Menses is not appear at least 6 months.What can I do now?
Dear Sagandeep, I am not a doctor, but fellow woman with PCOS and just by judging on how no comments are answered , but knowing what you are describing – I have decided to reply myself and share at least what I know.
I can write a really really long novel on all information I have found on PCOS, but I will try summarize it: Nobody knows why exactly PCOS is triggered or why it is affecting some females and not the others, but everybody can agree on the crystal clear fact -> PCOS women have their hormones out of balance.
Reasons for that can be and usually are complex: lifestyle, genetics, stress, physiological factors, injuries, etc. You need to do a little bit of self analysis to find out what could be your underlying reason(s) and address that at the root cause. Every case is individual. But the general the idea is: something you do in YOUR life or to YOUR body – is affecting your body system that is responsible for hormone function.
From my research, here are the biggest ‘influence’ factors:
1. EXERCISE. PCOS is creating a constant inflammation in our bodies. We need to move to help our body to heal and combat that. I put exercise on No.1, because even with right diet – if u don’t exercise with PCOS, if we don’t move, everything will get even worse. Walking every day is a must. Resistance training. Slow, fluid and strength training exercises are good. Be kind to your body, no need to hit the gym like a maniac or do HITT workouts – but just try to have an exercise routine every single day. Be it 15-30 minutes, but the key is: consistency, elevated heart pulse and kind push for body to do better. I say kind several times, because if you are too hard on fitness – you might do more damage than good. I tried many apps and exercises and mostly I love doing P.Volve and/or some Yoga.
2. NUTRITION.
Maybe you have very active physical life, but you have poor diet (e.g. too many carbs or fats and not enough protein, or not balanced meals). I have read many many articles and science papers on nutrition for PCOS, there are many false claims and bad advices. From scientific facts, there are two PROVEN suggestions that I can share: keep a balanced diet and pay extra attention to Proteins. In your daily food consumption -> you should have 30-35% of your calories coming from FAT, less than 30-40% from complex carbs, and 30-40% from PROTEIN. Protein should never be less than 30% of your daily calorie intake. Fat should never exceed 35%, be very diligent about that. Moreover, pay attention that your EVERY meal should have ideally some good fat, carb and protein. Also pay attention that these % are given for ENERGY from FAT/CARB/PROTEIN, not weight of FAT/CARB/PROTEIN in your food. Reason: 1 gram of fat creates 4 times energy than 1 gram of protein and 2 times than 1 gram of carb.
Second, you might consider intermittent fasting (16-8) on top of correct nutrition macros. It wasn’t working for me (I felt like I was too hungry and needed some snacks here and there), but if it is something comfortable and easy for you – it has very good effect on PCOS and hormonal balance, worth trying.
3. MENTAL. Deep psychological underlying reasons – some experts suggest that PCOS is a sign of woman somehow not allowing herself to be The Woman in her life. If you think of that on hormonal level – PCOS women do have more male hormones. If you look at the spiritual side of this situation, you can interpret it as: woman is trying to take more of male attributes in her life. Examples could be: trying to build and focus aggressively in your career, not giving yourself love and attention, not being flexible, kind and fluid – having strong opinions and hard discipline, or for example always caring about your family or children/husband/parents, but not paying attention to YOUR needs as a Woman, Your desires, nurturing Your dreams – putting yourself always on 2nd place or last, not giving yourself Your time, or being too critical of your mistakes/faults/misfortunes. It is a very good idea – to do a bit of self-exploration and heal yourself not only from outside, but from inside too.
4. SLEEP. No good sleep and rest – no good hormones. Sleep is a holy time for our body to recharge and heal, so pay attention to quality of your sleep. Is your mattress comfortable, is your pillow making you happy, do you get enough hours of sleep, do you have atmosphere that makes you happy to wake up. How do you feel when u wake up?
Now when it comes to fixing the problems, western medicine is focusing on addressing the hormonal balance – by prescribing hormonal therapy plus metformin for insulin resistance and weight gain. In other words situation is the following: your body is weak and needs help to produce hormones. You can either:
a. try to make your body stronger (which takes time, effort and consistency) -> and maybe, slowly it will regain the function of properly producing the right levels of hormones.
b. take hormonal pills -> which will bring missing levels hormones to your body.
The end result is pretty much similar, but in option a. you are healing the underlying reasons and fixing your ‘malfunctioning ship’, in option b your are just applying a ‘quick fix’ that will work only as long as you keep taking pills and when you remove the ‘quick fix’ – your ship might be even in worse state than before you made a quick fix. Another way to think about it is: your body already cannot make enough progesterone for some reason, but after you bombard it with hormonal therapy -> your weak body function becomes not needed and it just leads to atrophy of that function. And for some women, this is a right choice, for some it is not -> ultimately it is your body and You decide what is right for you.
From my research -> those 4 points above are biggest contributors, and then supplements (like inositol, vitamin D, etc.), homeopathy and acupuncture can further stimulate healing in right direction and help to recover the functions that your body somehow struggles with. I came to read this article as I started researching what homeopathic options there are, but I believe a doctor should see your INDIVIDUAL symptoms to make a right suggestion.
Hi Maria,
That is kind of you to reply to Sagandeep. However, consider this: Why do people ask for advice when the answer is on the page in front of them? Why should Dr. Sharma give consultations for free? I too am a Homeopath and a doctor of many other things, and need to eat and pay bills to keep a roof over my head. Should I work for free, and ask for charity to keep me and my family alive? Exchange is a natural law that keeps the world moving forward. When you deny exchange you create criminals. Ask Sagandeep what she would be willing to exchange for the benefit of getting well. Sickness is not just a material problem, it is a spiritual problem too. Have a great day! Ginger.
Write to Dr. Sharma and get a reply on how homeopathy can help you in treating your disease condition .
Hi! Ginger, I posted the written instructions for the part of this ? & A section we are posting in, in the event you missed reading it. Perhaps before you politely rebuff someone (Maria) for just sharing their story and fixes you should understand the part “and get a reply” works. True she isn’t doctor Sharma but Maria didn’t suggest any medications/medical txs just good common sense advice that has worked for her. No harm! No foul!
Dr. Sharma:
I am post menopausal, can I still take the above meds. I have been dx’d with PCOS, hyperandrogemia, Hashimotos thyroiditis, Uterine Fibroids (10cms with some pain at times) and hirsutism with more hair on left side of face than the right; testosterone levels are 206ng/dL. Can you recommend what I should take before I decide to self-medicate and screw up my hormones even more so. My endocrinologist suggests I go to a GyngOncologist and have a TAH and BSO which I am refusing to do. My bx for the fibroids are benign. I believe that Homeopathy can help me. I am hoping that you will reply to my post.
Thank you
Tenaz Mehta
Heavy pain I am having during periods
Hi.. Doctor.. I m suffering from pcod since 3 yrs.. Can u help me?
this post is very much helpful for me. thanks to Dr. Sharma for writing this awesome topic.
My daughter is 11 years old and is already having heavy hair growth in armpits and I have a history of PCS so what medicine can I gift to my daughter so that she does not have excess of androgens in her blood
we have got married on 2014 and my wife got pregnant on 2015 january but eptopic pregnancy and operation done on right side Fallopian tubes and there is no Fallopian tubes on right side. But from HSG report it came to notice that the right side tube is ok. and after USG it came to notice that there is pcos problem…Plz help us as such we can be parent of a baby. plz plz help us.
Hi.
My name is Ayesha.i have pcos problem.
My period cycle is not disturb.
I have acne dark spots and dark patches on my face.
Also have hairs fall issue.
I am lossing my memory and can’t concentrate on my work and always feel sadness. Don’t like to meet people.
Which medicine should I use please guide me.
My daughter 17 years has pcod since 5 years.she has scanty and prolonnged period.How to stop prolonged period.please suggest.She is under treatment of homeopathy
Is she overweight?
Hello Dr. Sharma,
Thank you for all of this wonderful information. I am hopeful that there is a homeopathic solution to my problem.
I was diagnosed with lean pscos several weeks ago. My only symptom is irregular, long cycles. I menstruate every 70-75 days. I eat a very healthy vegan diet, rich in fats and protein, low in carbs; gluten free, sugar free, no refined oils or processed foods, no starchy grains. I take vitamins D, B12, & Calcium daily and just started a pre/pro biotic. I also use CBD regularly. I workout rigorously 5-6 days per week and am of a healthy weight and build.
My doctor suggested an oral contraceptive which I would like to avoid. She also said my case is not dangerous and because I am not planning on getting pregnant, not urgent. I would love some advice as to what I can do to treat this pscos homeopathically. Thank you for your time and guidance.