Homeopathy for Period Pain

Many women suffer from pain during their periods. Homeopathy can provide effective relief from period pain without putting a stress on the liver. Women with other hormonal symptoms such as irregular periods or  women who experience intense pain every month should see a classical homeopath for constitutional treatment.

For occasional or moderate period pains, the following homeopathic remedies are commonly indicated:

Belladonna: Useful when the pain comes on very suddenly. Throbbing pain with a sensation of heaviness, sometimes accompanied by headaches.

Magnesium Phosphoricum: Cramping pains that are relieved by pressure or warmth.

Colocynthis: This remedy can look similar to Mag Phos (pains better from pressure or warmth). A woman needing this remedy would also be in an irritable, angry mood.

Pulsatilla: This woman is very weepy and craves affection. She has no thirst and feels worse in a warm room.

Potency and Repetition: Give a 30C potency (strength) of the indicated homeopathic remedy up to every 4 hours. If there is no relief after 6-8 hours, try a different remedy.

If the remedy choice isn’t clear, try Magnesium Phosphoricum 6X Homeopathic Cell Salts. This is a great remedy for all types of cramping pains. It can be used for leg cramps or any type of muscle pain.

Some practical tips to help alleviate the pain

Period pain can be debilitating at its worse and so taking steps towards managing the pain between bleeds is a good idea.

1. Deep breathing

Take a long breath through the nose, into the abdomen is incredibly powerful. If you can, take a few moments each day to just breathe. Take a long breath, hold for a few seconds, and then exhale slowly. Repeat several times. This can be done during meditation, yoga, or done on its own.

2. Calming down the mind

Calming down the mind is also a powerful tool to manage period pain. Breathing, meditation, yoga, tai chi or any gentle exercise help with managing stress or other emotions. Doing it daily or several times a week, rather than just during your period, will help in the long run.

3. Nutrition

Throughout the month your hormones will fluctuate, and this is more noticeable in the second phase of the cycle. Progesterone levels increase steadily and then drop a few days before the flow starts. This means that the liver has to work harder to clean the blood from these hormones. And you are more likely to suffer from period pain or abdominal discomfort before and during your period if your liver is overburdened.

Eating green vegetables, particularly a few days before the flow starts, and avoiding alcohol, sugar and heavy meals will help support your liver. If you tend to have pimples or spots around your period, this is a sign that your liver needs rebalancing. Or try using Pekana Apo Hepat homeopathic drops to detox the liver.

4. Magnesium

Magnesium taken as a supplement or via a foot bath will also help to alleviate cramps.

5. Take time for yourself

When your body hurts, it is a sign that it needs to be looked after. It is important to acknowledge it and maybe change your priorities when you have your period. It is hard when we have a job, children to look after, and various responsibilities. But if you can, take some time to yourself and rest or do some exercise, or whatever your body is calling for. Sometimes, just acknowledging your body needs taken care of can help.

6. Massage your belly

Massaging your belly on a regular basis will support your digestion as well as helping with period pain. Using essential oils, such as lavender oil, will provide further relaxation. Start by massaging your abdomen in a clockwise direction starting from your liver, repeat several times. You can continue by going a bit deeper and massaging your belly as if kneading dough, still in a clockwise direction. Finally, rest your hands on your tummy whilst breathing deeply for a minute or two.