Studies have shown that about 14 t 25% of females experience irregular periods at the childbearing age. Irregular periods can occur at different stages of life due to various reasons, such as PCOS, hormonal fluctuations, and other female-specific health ailments. 

If left untreated, irregular periods can result in severe conditions, including the inability to give birth to a child. At the same time, conventional drugs or medications can also lead to side effects when taken to regulate the menstruation cycle. 

Homeopathic remedies can be the best solution in these cases, which offer effective recovery from oligomenorrhea. To learn all about effective homeopathic remedies for irregular periods, keep reading.

What Are Irregular Periods Or Oligomenorrhea?

It refers to a condition when a woman has an irregular menstrual cycle lasting more than 35 days or when menstruation is infrequent or irregular. The infrequency and duration of the menstrual cycle can vary from person to person, depending on various factors.

A duration of 28 days is the normal duration for the menstruation cycle, according to which having 11 to 13 menstruation cycles in a year is healthy. When the frequency of menses fluctuates significantly from the above-mentioned rate, the female is said to have irregular periods.

What Are The Causes Of Irregular Periods?

Females can experience irregular periods due to various reasons, as mentioned below.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): Females with PCOS experience irregular periods. These females have enlarged ovaries with many fluid-filled follicles in the ovaries. It badly affects the menstruation cycle among the females.

Premature ovarian failure: When the ovary fails to function normally before the age of 40, it is called premature ovarian failure. These women may have irregular or intermittent periods for years if they have this condition, also called primary ovarian insufficiency.

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID): Inflammation in the reproductive organs due to any infection also alters the menstruation cycle and results in irregular menses among females.

Endometriosis: There is an abnormal growth of endometrial tissues on the outside of the fallopian tubes or ovaries. This condition is called endometriosis and can result in oligomenorrhea.

Uterine fibroids: Uterine fibroids are the growth of non-cancerous cells in the uterus which can result in heavy menstrual flow with irregular periods.

Eating Disorders:  Females suffering from eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa are at the risk of experiencing irregular periods.

Lifestyle Changes: Females having poor lifestyles can also experience irregular periods. An unhealthy diet, smoking, alcohol consumption, stress, depression, and lack of physical exercise can result in irregular periods among females.

Birth Control Pills: Intake of birth control pills alter the level of sex hormones in the body. These pills contain estrogen and progesterone, which can result in changes that lead to irregular periods.

Homeopathic Remedies for Irregular Periods

Taking conventional drugs for treating irregular periods can result in mild to severe side effects. Going with homeopathic remedies is the best option in these cases which can help in effective recovery from irregular periods. Here’re mentioned the effective homeopathic remedies for irregular periods in detail.

Pulsatilla

It is a homeopathic drug prepared from a plant known as Pulsatilla Nigricans, pasque flower, or windflower. It is one of the most recommended and effective homeopathic remedies for treating delayed periods. It is particularly associated with the delay period, which occurs during puberty or due to polycystic ovarian syndrome or PCOS.

Pulsatilla can cure oligomenorrhea symptoms such as pelvic pain, irregular blood flow, altered consistency of blood flow, and change in color of blood discharge. Females having burning sensations because of irregular periods can also get relieved by ingesting pulsatilla.

You must consult your homeopathic doctor for a recommended dose of pulsatilla for curing irregular periods. The pulsatilla dose can vary Depending on age, weight, the intensity of irregularity in periods, and health conditions.

Sepia 

It is a homeopathic remedy prepared from dried cuttlefish ink.  Sepia has been used for treating many health ailments, such as indigestion, depression, urinary tract diseases, migraine, stress, and some other related disorders. Sepia is primarily useful when malfunctioning arises due to altered levels of hormones in the body. 

The same goes for the use of sepia for irregular periods. When women have irregular periods due to fluctuating levels of sex hormones or other hormones that indirectly affect the menstrual cycle, sepia is a preferable choice for them.

Sepia works by regulating the level of the hormones in the body, which further alleviates the oligomenorrhea symptoms such as menstrual pain. Irregularities in the menstrual cycle are also recovered effectively by sepia. Other symptoms related to the irregular periods which can be treated by sepia intake involve:

• Scanty or profuse bleeding
• Dark-colored blood flow
• Intense lower abdominal 
• Back pain
• Pelvic pain
• Ovarian pain
• Heaviness in uterus
• Profuse vaginal discharge 
• Depression

Lachesis

Homeopathic medicine called Lachesis is made from the venom of the Lachesis Muta snake. Diseases of the neurological, circulatory, female genital, digestive, respiratory, and skin systems can be treated with it. 

Those who suffer from late periods or scanty periods can benefit from Lachesis. The menstrual flow appears late and is lumpy, dirty, and offensive in cases requiring Lachesis. Also, the females experience severe pain with scanty menstrual flow. Some women experience vertigo and headaches from suppressed periods. It can also be treated by Lachesis intake.

Conium

It is a homeopathic remedy prepared from the hemlock, which is a poisonous plant. This homeopathic remedy has been used for treating many health conditions, such as muscular and bone weakness, tumors, paralysis, glandular swellings, trembling, menopause, prostatitis, and loss of sexual desires. Besides these health ailments, conium can also cure irregular periods among females.

Conium is usually recommended when females are experiencing following oligomenorrhea symptoms.

• Delayed periods
• Scanty menstrual flow
• Blood clotting in menstrual flow
• Insomnia
• Uterus pain
• Anxiety
• Ovarian enlargement
• Ovarian pain

The dose of conium must be according to the recommendation of the homeopathic doctor.

Natrum Muriaticum

Natrum muriaticum, or natrum mur, is prepared from the common salt or NaCl. It is used for treating health ailments such as headaches, back pain, hay fever, insomnia, stress, and depression. Besides these health ailments, natrum mur can also cause females with irregular periods at a young age.

Due to delayed periods, females experience heaviness and pain in the uterus. The blood flow can be profuse and scanty when passing through this situation. There is also a change in the consistency of the blood during menstruation; it can be thin or viscous. These symptoms put young females at risk of anemia.

Natrum mur helps in alleviating all the symptoms we discussed above. Females must consult a homeopathic doctor before taking a dose of this remedy.

Senecio Aureus 

This homeopathic remedy is prepared from the plant known as Golden ragwort or Senecio Aureus, which is a poisonous plant. It is used to relieve reproductive-system-related abnormalities among both males and females. 

Irregular periods particularly delayed periods, can be recovered by intake of Senecio aureus. A woman should take it when she feels she will have her period in the coming days, but it doesn’t happen. Further, this homeopathic remedy can also alleviate symptoms such as insomnia, reduced appetite, back pain, shoulder pain, and anxiety.

Caulophyllum

It is a homeopathic remedy prepared from the fresh roots of squaw root or blue cohosh. It is used to treat many health ailments, such as rheumatism, hemorrhage, and female-specific diseases, such as menstruation, childbirth, and pregnancy complications. This homeopathic remedy is also effective for curing irregular periods among females. The symptoms which can be cured by using Caulophyllum include:

• Weak muscles of the uterus interfere with childbirth.
• Menstrual discomfort with heavy menstrual flow
• Increased menstrual discomfort
• Pelvic pain
• Thigh pain

Graphites 

It is a homeopathic remedy prepared from black lead by trituration. Trituration is the method used for preparing various homeopathic medications. The black lead’s active constituent or medicinal part is extracted during trituration. Graphite is usually used to cure headaches, indigestion, migraine, skin diseases, and hemorrhoids. Studies have shown that it can effectively treat periods of violent pain in the pelvic region.

The symptoms when graphite is recommended to females for treating irregular periods include:

• Vaginal pain
• Uterus pain
• Backache
• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Vaginal discharge
• Pale or dark-colored menstrual discharge
• Burning sensation in the lower abdomen.

Silicea 

Silicea, also known as silicea terra and silicic acid, is being researched as a potential medicinal treatment for eliminating aluminum from the body and used as a homeopathic medicine for treating irregular periods. Particularly, when females are experiencing delayed periods with heavy menstrual flow, they are recommended with this homeopathic remedy.

The oligomenorrhea-related symptoms which can be cured by silicea consumption include:

• Suppressed periods
• Abdominal pain
• Vaginal discharge
• Profuse menstrual flow
• Menstrual flow with foul smelling
• Decreased body temperature
• Headache

Kali Carb 

It is a homeopathic remedy prepared from potassium carbonate, which is a mineral compound. It is then triturated with the lactose sugar to make it water-soluble. Then, the mixture is diluted with water and shaken vigorously; it results in the production of kali carb.

Kali Carb effectively treats various health problems, including respiratory issues such as cough, asthma, and bronchitis, and gastric issues such as digestion, back pain, and headaches. This homeopathic remedy is often recommended to females experiencing irregular periods. 

Kali carb is considered an effective homeopathic remedy when delayed periods appear after months. Other irregular-periods-associated symptoms which can be treated with kali carb include:

• Backache
• Pale-colored menstrual flow
• Scanty menstrual flow
• Genital soreness
• Menstrual flow with a pungent smell
• Abdominal cramps
• Headache
• Nausea 
• Vomiting

Cimicifuga Racemosa

It is prepared from black cohosh by potentizing the plant, which aids in extracting medicinal components. This homeopathic remedy alleviates the symptoms of female-specific health ailments such as menupause, pregnancy, and labor complications. Females are also recommended with this remedy when they have irregular periods.

The other symptoms which can be this remedy include:

• Painful menses
• Pain in thighs
• Abdominal cramps
• Depression

Secale Cornutum

The remedy can be used for irregular menstrual periods in thin women. The symptoms which this homeopathic remedy can treat include:

• Intense heat is felt throughout their body, and their uterus is burning. 
• There is continuous bleeding until the following period, and the menstruation is irregular, black, and dark in color.

Murex Purpurea

During irregular menstruation, this homeopathy is highly effective when there are huge clots and a feeling of protrusion. Symptoms include extreme weakness, intense awareness of the womb, and pain in the pelvis.

Conclusion

Irregular periods can be cured effectively by the homeopathic remedies we discussed above. You must consult a homeopathic doctor before taking any homeopathic medicine. Depending on the reasons responsible for causing oligomenorrhea and the symptoms you are experiencing, you will be prescribed a specific homeopathic remedy. If you are not recovering from irregular periods by taking a homeopathic remedy, seeking proper medical attention and treatment is recommended.