Some women suffer from heavy menstrual bleeding, which affects their daily lives. Clots may pass with heavy menstrual bleeding. It may be associated with weakness and anemia. Uterine pain is felt during heavy menstrual bleeding. Pain is felt in the lower abdomen, but pain in the lower back can also occur. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea (loose motion) may occur with pain during menstruation. Various reasons can lead to heavy menstrual bleeding with pain. The first and most important of these are uterine fibroids. Uterine fibroids, also known as myomas and leiomyomas, refer to non-cancerous (benign) growths that develop in the uterus and mainly affect women of childbearing age. These can be small to large and can be single or multiple. It causes symptoms such as heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, frequent periods, prolonged periods, lower back pain and painful intercourse (dyspareunia). Other symptoms may include pain during bowel movements, a feeling of fullness in the lower abdomen, constipation, leg cramps, difficulty in completely emptying the urinary bladder and vaginal discharge. The second cause is endometriosis. Endometriosis is a condition in which the tissue that lines the inner surface of the uterus begins to grow in places other than the uterus, such as in the ovaries, fallopian tubes, rectum, intestines, and urinary bladder. Bleeding from these parts may occur during menstruation. The symptoms of endometriosis include painful periods, heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, bleeding from the rectum or bladder during menstruation, rectal pain and difficulty urinating. Third, there is adenomyosis, which refers to a condition in which there is growth of endometrial tissue in the muscular wall of the uterus. This condition can cause heavy and prolonged periods, painful periods, spotting between periods and pain during intercourse. Next PCOS could be the reason. PCOS refers to polycystic ovary syndrome. It is a hormonal syndrome that affects women in the reproductive age group and results from a hormonal imbalance. This syndrome involves an irregular menstrual cycle, delayed menstruation, heavy or scanty menstruation, facial hair, pimples, hair loss and weight gain. In addition to the above, heavy menstruation may occur with hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland).
Homeopathic treatment
Homeopathy offers enormous potential for controlling heavy menstrual bleeding with pain. Homeopathic medicines aim to treat the cause of bleeding and pain and provide excellent relief. In addition to controlling heavy bleeding and pain, these medications also help control symptoms such as prolonged periods, frequent periods, lower back pain, painful intercourse, pelvic pain, and spotting between periods. Homeopathic medicines are free from side effects as they are prepared from naturally occurring substances. There are numerous homeopathic medicines to treat cases of heavy menstrual bleeding with pain and the most suitable medicine is recommended after a detailed evaluation of the symptoms. It is advised that any case of heavy menstrual bleeding with pain should be assessed by a homeopathic practitioner for appropriate prescription. Self-medication should be avoided in any case. In cases with severe anemia, help should be sought from the conventional mode of treatment.
Homeopathic medicines for heavy menstrual bleeding with pain
1. Sabina – Best medicine
Sabina is a leading homeopathic medicine for the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding with pain. In cases where this is necessary, there is heavy bleeding during menstruation with a bright color and dark clots. In some cases, the bleeding may smell. The bleeding becomes worse with the slightest movement. Pain is well marked, along with bleeding. Typically, the pain is felt from the sacrum (a triangular bone at the base of the spine) to the pubic area (lower abdominal area in front of the pelvis). Pain during menstruation is relieved by lying flat on your back. There is pain in the uterus that may extend to the thighs.
2. Thlaspi Bursa Pastoris – In cases of uterine fibroids
Thlaspi Bursa Pastoris is a prominently indicated drug for the treatment of cases of heavy menstrual bleeding with pain associated with uterine fibroids. There is heavy bleeding during menstruation with clots requiring this medicine. The periods can last for a long time, ranging from 10 to 14 days. In some cases the periods can also occur before time. Sometimes every alternating period is difficult. Pain is felt during menstruation. There may be vomiting and pain. There is a cutting pain in the pubic area (a part of the lower abdomen in front of the pelvis) from left to right. The uterus feels painful.
3. Sepia – For heavy periods and uterine pain
Sepia is a useful medicine against heavy menstrual periods and against pain in the uterus. The females who need it feel as if the pelvic contents are coming out of the vagina and tend to cross their legs to prevent this. The menstrual bleeding is dark in color and is heavier at night when lying down. Menstruation begins before the expected date. Coldness is felt during menstruation. Before menstruation there may be pain in the lower back. Vaginal discharge (leucorrhea) may occur after menstruation. The discharge is thick and yellow. In cases where this is necessary, sexual intercourse can be painful, along with the above complaints. In some cases, intermenstrual bleeding occurs.
4. Calcarea Carb – For heavy, prolonged periods with searing pain
Calcarea carb is a very useful medicine for treating cases of heavy and prolonged menstruation and pain. Menstruation can also occur early, for example every 15 days. During menstruation there is pain in the abdomen and back. A cutting pain is felt in the lower abdomen. Pain is also felt in the hip bones. Nausea and headache may occur during menstruation.
5. Trillium sling – for heavy bleeding in uterine and back pain
Trillium Pendulum is of great help in controlling cases of heavy menstrual bleeding with painful pain in the uterus and vagina. There may be back pain. There is a feeling as if the back and hips could fall to pieces. Relief comes from tightly tying the back and hips. There is bright red blood flowing and dark clots. Even little exercise makes bleeding worse. In addition to the above, there may often be an urge to urinate. A sinking sensation may be felt in the pelvis while walking or standing. This medicine is also indicated for complaints of intermenstrual blood loss.
6. Belladonna – For heavy bleeding with pain in the lower abdomen, back and extremities
This medicine is valuable in the treatment of cases of heavy bleeding with pain in the lower abdomen, back and extremities. Pain in the lower abdomen gets worse with every movement. Menstrual bleeding is bright red and hot. Sometimes it can be dark and smelly. Along with the above, a feeling of weight and pressure in the uterine area may occur. A burning sensation may be felt in the uterus.
7. Ferrum Met – With pain in the lower abdomen and lower back
This medicine is suitable for cases of pale, watery bleeding during menstruation. Pain is felt in the lower abdomen and lower back. Menstruation occurs early and lasts for a long time. Weakness is felt along with these complaints. Menstruation may stop for a day and then return. Headache and dizziness can also occur during menstruation.