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NORMAL MENSES:
For a woman to have regular menstrual cycles,
her hypothalamus, pituitary gland, ovaries,
and uterus should all be functioning normally.
The hypothalamus stimulates the pituitary gland
to release follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
and luteinizing hormone (LH). FSH and LH cause
the ovaries to produce the hormones estrogen
and
progesterone.
Estrogen and progesterone are responsible for
the cyclical changes in the endometrium (uterine
lining), including menstruation. In addition,
a woman’s genital tract should be free of any
abnormalities to allow the passage of menstrual
blood.
Menstrual disorders include:
Painful menses (dysmenorrhea)
Heavy bleeding(Menorrhagia)
Absence of menses(Amenorrhea)
Late menses (more than 35 days
between menses) (Oligomenorrhea)
Bleeding between two menses (Metrorrhagia)

Painful cramps (dysmenorrhea):
during menstruation. Primary dysmenorrhea
is caused by menstruation itself. Secondary
dysmenorrhea is triggered by another condition,
such as
endometriosis
or
uterine fibroids.
Description
More than
half of all girls and women suffer from dysmenorrhea
(cramps), a dull or throbbing pain that usually
centers in the lower mid-abdomen, radiating
towards the lower back or thighs. Menstruating
women of any age can experience cramps.While
the pain may be only mild for some women, others
experience severe discomfort that cansignificantly
interfere with everyday activities for several
days each month.
Causes and symptoms
Dysmenorrhea
is called "primary" when there is no specific
abnormality, and "secondary" whenthe pain is
caused by an underlying gynecological problem.
It is believed that primary dysmenorrhea occurs
when hormone like called”prostaglandins” produced
by uterine tissue trigger strong muscle contractions
in the uterus during menstruation. However,
thelevel of prostaglandins does not seem to
have anything to do with how strong a woman's
cramps are. Some women have high levels of prostaglandins
and no cramps, whereas other women withlow levels
have severe cramps. This is why experts assume
that cramps must also be related to other things
(such as genetics, stress, and different body
types) in addition to prostaglandins.The first
year or two of a girl's periods are not usually
very painful. However, once ovulationbegins,
the blood levels of the prostaglandins rise,
leading to stronger contractions.
Secondary
dysmenorrhea
may
be
caused
by
endometriosis,
fibroid
tumors,
or
an
infection
in
the pelvis.
Homoeopathic management of Dysmenorrhea
in our clinic
Dysmenorrhea or painful menses can be managed
by wide variety of medicines available in homoeopathic
store. A HOMOEOPATHIC BOOK CALLED SYNTHESIS
REPERTORY mentions about 294 medicines for
Dysmenorrhea/ painful menses.
IN OUR CLINIC WE REPERTORISE THE PATIENT’S
TOTALITY OF SYMPTOMS
CONSIDERING ALL ASPECT INCLUDING HER LIFE STYLE,
FOOD HABITS, PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS WHICH ALL
CONTRIBUTE TO PAINFUL MENSES.
Heavy bleeding (menorrhagia)
OR
hematomunia
includes prolonged menstrual periods or excessive
bleeding.
The signs of menorrhagia are heavy or prolonged
vaginal bleeding.
Excessively heavy bleeding
is defined as when a woman soaks through her
sanitary products (i.e., her tampon or pad)
enough to require changing them every hour.
Bleeding is considered prolonged
when a period lasts longer than seven days.
Other symptoms of menorrhagia include spotting
or bleeding between menstrual periods and spotting
or bleeding during pregnancy. Anemia, a condition
is which the body does not have enough red blood
cells and the individual feels weak or tired,
may also be a symptom of menorrhagia.
Menorrhagia
occurs
occasionally
during
the reproductive
YEARS OF MOST WOMEN’S
lives.
If
the
condition
becomes
chronic,
anemia
from recurrent
excessive
BLOOD LOSS MAY
result.
Abnormal bleeding
after
menopause
always
warrants investigation
TO
rule
OUT MALIGNANCY.
MENORRHAGIA IS
a
relatively
common
complication
of
benign
uterine
fibromyomata;
it
may
be
so
severe
or
intractable
as
to
require
hysterectomy.
menorrhagia
IS
Also
CALLED
HYPERMENORRHEA.
Causes of
Menorrhagia
There are many possible causes
of heavy menstrual bleeding. They include:
·
Hormonal imbalance, particularly
in estrogen and progesterone; this is most common
in adolescents who recently began their periods
and women who are getting close to menopause.
Hormonal imbalance may also occur if there is
a problem in the function of the ovaries.
·
Fibroids
or noncancerous tumors of the
uterus; fibroids typically occur during childbearing
years.
·
Miscarriage
or
ectopic pregnancy
-- the implantation of a fertilized
egg outside the uterus, such as in the fallopian
tube
·
Use of blood thinners
·
Problems with a non-hormonal
intrauterine device
(IUD) used for birth control
·
Adenomyosis, a condition in which
the glands from the lining of the uterus become
imbedded in the muscular wall of the uterus;
this is most likely to occur in middle-aged
women who have had several children.
·
Pelvic inflammatory disease
(PID), an infection of the uterus,
fallopian tubes, and other organs of the reproductive
system
·
Uterine, ovarian, and cervical
cancer; these are rare but possible causes of
heavy menstrual bleeding.
Other medical conditions
that can prevent normal blood clotting, including
liver,
kidney, or
thyroid
disease, and bleeding or platelet
disorders
Homoeopathic management of menorrhagia in our
clinic
Heavy bleeding (menorrhagia)
or
hematomunia can be managed by variety of medicines
available.
A HOMOEOPATHIC BOOK CALLED SYNTHESIS REPERTORY
mentions about 355 medicines for MENORRHAGIA
OR COPIOUS MENSES.
IN OUR CLINIC WE REPERTORISE THE PATIENT’S
TOTALITY OF SYMPTOMSCONSIDERING
ALL ASPECT INCLUDING HER LIFE STYLE, FOOD HABITS,
PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS WHICH ALL CONTRIBUTE TO
MENORRHAGIA.
Absence of menstruation (amenorrhea).
Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation
— one or more missed menstrual periods. Women
who have missed at least three menstrual periods
in a row have amenorrhea, as do girls who haven't
begun menstruation by age 15.
Primary amenorrhea
is considered when a girl does not begin to
menstruate by the age of 16.
Secondary
amenorrhea occurs when periods that
were previously regular stop for at least 3
months. The main sign of amenorrhea is
the absence of menstrual periods.
Natural amenorrhea
During the normal course
of your life, you may experience amenorrhea
for natural reasons, such as:
-
Pregnancy
-
Breast-feeding
-
Menopause
FIVE MAIN CAUSES OF AMENORRHEA
1.
Contraceptives
Some women who take birth
control pills may not have periods. Even after
stopping oral contraceptives, it may take some
time before regular ovulation and menstruation
return. Contraceptives that are injected or
implanted also may cause amenorrhea, as can
some types of intrauterine devices.
2.
Medications
Certain medications can
cause menstrual periods to stop, including some
types of:
-
Antipsychotics
-
Cancer chemotherapy
-
Antidepressants
-
Blood pressure drugs
-
Allergy medications
3.
Lifestyle factors
Sometimes lifestyle factors
contribute to amenorrhea, for instance:
Low body weight.
Excessively low body weight — about 10 percent
under normal weight — interrupts many hormonal
functions in your body, potentially halting
ovulation. Women who have an eating disorder,
such as anorexia or bulimia, often stop having
periods because of these abnormal hormonal changes.
Excessive exercise.
Women who participate in activities that require
rigorous training, such as ballet, may find
their menstrual cycles interrupted. Several
factors combine to contribute to the loss of
periods in athletes, including low body fat,
stress and high energy expenditure.
Stress. Mental stress
can temporarily alter the functioning of your
hypothalamus — an area of your brain that controls
the hormones that regulate your menstrual cycle.
Ovulation and menstruation may stop as a result.
Regular menstrual periods usually resume after
your stress decreases.
4.
Hormonal imbalance
Many types of medical problems
can cause hormonal imbalance, including:
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
PCOS causes relatively high and sustained levels
of hormones, rather than the fluctuating levels
seen in the normal menstrual cycle.
Thyroid malfunction.
An overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism)
or underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism)
can cause menstrual irregularities, including
amenorrhea.
Pituitary tumor.
A noncancerous (benign) tumor in your pituitary
gland can interfere with the hormonal regulation
of menstruation.
Premature menopause.
Menopause usually begins around age 50. But,
for some women, the ovarian supply of eggs diminishes
before age 40 and menstruation stops.
5.
Structural problems
Problems with the sexual
organs themselves also can cause amenorrhea.
Examples include:
Uterine scarring.
Asherman's syndrome, a condition in which scar
tissue builds up in the lining of the uterus,
can sometimes occur after a dilation and curettage
(D&C), cesarean section or treatment for uterine
fibroids. Uterine scarring prevents the normal
buildup and shedding of the uterine lining.
Lack of reproductive
organs. Sometimes problems arise during
fetal development that lead to a girl being
born without some major part of her reproductive
system, such as her uterus, cervix or vagina.
Because her reproductive system didn't develop
normally, she can't have menstrual cycles.
Structural abnormality
of the vagina. An obstruction of the vagina
may prevent visible menstrual bleeding. A membrane
or wall may be present in the vagina that blocks
the outflow of blood from the uterus and cervix.
Depending on the cause of amenorrhea, you
might experience other signs or symptoms along
with the absence of periods, such as:
-
Milky nipple discharge
-
Hair loss
-
Headache
-
Vision changes
-
Excess facial hair
-
Pelvic pain
-
Acne
Homoeopathic management of Amenorrhea
In our clinic
Amenorrhea which is not caused due to
Structural
problems of genitalia can be managed by homoeopathy.
A HOMOEOPATHIC BOOK CALLED SYNTHESIS REPERTORY
mentions about 197 medicines for amenorrhea.
IN OUR CLINIC WE REPERTORISE THE PATIENT’S
TOTALITY OF SYMPTOMS
FOR THE TREATMENT OF AMENORRHEA.
Light or infrequent menstruation
(oligomenorrhea)
refers to menstrual periods that occur more
than 35 days apart. It usually is not a cause
for concern, except if periods occur more than
3 months apart.
Oligomenorrhea is the term for by light or infrequent
menstrual periods. It occurs in women of childbearing
age. Some variation in menstruation is normal.
A woman who regularly goes more than 35 days
without menstruating may be diagnosed with oligomenorrhea.
With
oligomenorrhea,
menstrual
periods
occur
at
intervals
of
greater
than
35
days,
with
only four
to
nine
periods
in
a
year.
Oligomenorrhea can be redefined as amenorrhea
if menstruation stops for six months or more;
however, there is no universally agreed-upon
cutoff point or timeline.
Causes of oligomenorrhea
It is quite common for women at the beginning
and end of their reproductive lives to miss
periods or have them at irregular intervals.
This variation is normal and is usually the
result of imperfect coordination between the
hypothalamus, the pituitary gland, and the ovaries.
For no apparent reason, a few women menstruate
(with ovulation occurring) on a regular schedule
as infrequently as once every two months. For
them that schedule is normal and not a cause
for concern.
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
are also likely to suffer from oligomenorrhea.
Women with
PCOS show
menstrual irregularities
that range from oligomenorrhea
and amenorrhea to very heavy and irregular periods.
PCOS affects about 6 percent of premenopausal
women and is related to excess androgen production.
Other physical and emotional factors also cause
a woman to miss periods. These include the following:
-
emotional
stress
-
chronic
illness
-
poor nutritional
status
-
such eating
disorders as anorexia nervosa
-
excessive
exercise
-
estrogen-secreting
tumors
-
Abnormalities
in the structure of the uterus or cervix
that obstruct the outflow of menstrual fluid
-
illicit
use of anabolic steroid drugs to enhance
athletic performance
Professional ballet dancers, gymnasts,
and ice skaters are especially at risk for
oligomenorrhea because they combine strenuous
physical activity with a diet intended to
keep their weight down. Menstrual irregularities
are known to be one of the three disorders
comprising the so-called
"female athlete
triad," the other disorders being
disordered eating and
osteoporosis. The triad was
first formally named at the annual meeting
of the American College of Sports Medicine
in 1993.
Women with oligomenorrhea may have the following
symptoms:
-
menstrual
periods at intervals of more than 35 days
-
unusually
light menstrual flow
-
irregular
menstrual periods with unpredictable flow
-
difficulty
conceiving
Homoeopathic management of
oligomenorrhea
in our clinic
A HOMOEOPATHIC BOOK CALLED SYNTHESIS REPERTORY
mentions about 216 medicines for
Oligomenorrhea.
Oligomenorrhea in the
SYNTHESIS REPERTORY mentions even number of
days of delayed menses. For example Menses delayed
by eight days has four remedies, seven days
has nine remedies and fourteen days has four
remedies etc. Different variants of delayed
menses and their remedies are mentioned in the
repertory. In our clinic we manage
Oligomenorrhea considering totality of all symptoms
of the patient and their food habits, life style,
psychological set up which all contribute to
Oligomenorrhea.
Bleeding between two
menses (Metrorrhagia;
metro = womb, -rrhagia = excessive
flow
is
uterine bleeding at irregular
intervals, particularly between the expected
menstrual periods
Metrorrhagia
can be defined as 'off schedule' bleeding.
Bleeding
from the uterus that is not due to menstruation;
are indicative of disease.
Metrorrhagia may be a sign of an underlying
disorder, such as hormone imbalance,
endometriosis,
and uterine fibroids
or,
less commonly,
cancer
of
the uterus. Metrorrhagia may cause significant
anemia.
See also: Menometrorrhagia; Menorrhagia.
There are many reasons why women may have metrorrhagia.
They are:
-
hormone
imbalance (the imbalance is sometimes caused
by improper use of hormone medicine, such
as birth control pills)
-
polyps,
which are growths on the cervix (the opening
of the uterus) or inside the uterus; polyps
are usually noncancerous
-
fibroids,
which are noncancerous growths in the uterus
-
infection
or inflammation of the uterus, cervix, or
vagina
-
erosion
of the cervix (loss of the surface skin
of the cervix)
-
use of
an IUD (intrauterine device) or birth control
pills
-
endometriosis
(uterine tissue growing outside the uterus)
-
adhesions
(scar tissue) inside the uterus
-
dry vaginal
walls from decreased estrogen after menopause
-
chronic
medical problems (for example, thyroid problems,
diabetes, and blood-clotting problems)
-
some medicines,
such as blood thinners
-
stress
-
cancer
of the cervix or other parts of the uterus
and vagina.
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
in women who are ovulating regularly most commonly
involves excessive, frequent, irregular, or
decreased bleeding.
There are many causes of abnormal vaginal bleeding
that are associated with irregular ovulation
Normal vaginal bleeding
is the periodic blood that flows as a discharge
from the woman's uterus.
Normal vaginal bleeding is also called menorrhea.
The process by which menorrhea occurs is called
menstruation
Homoeopathic management of
Metrorrhagia
in our clinic
A HOMOEOPATHIC BOOK CALLED SYNTHESIS REPERTORY
mentions about 219 medicines for
METRORRHAGIA.
In our clinic we manage METRORRHAGIA
considering
TOTALITY OF SYMPTOMS
of the patient and
their food habits, life style, psychological
set up which all contribute to METRORRHAGIA.
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Also called
premenstrual tension
(PMT) is a collection of
emotional
symptoms, with or without physical
symptoms,
Premenstrual syndrome, commonly called PMS,
is a medical condition that has symptoms that
affect many women of childbearing age.
Symptoms
Premenstrual
syndrome, or PMS, is a group of symptoms that
start one to two weeks before your period. Most
women have at least some symptoms of PMS, and
the symptoms go away after their periods start.
Common PMS symptoms include
-
Breast
swelling and tenderness
-
Acne
-
Bloating
and weight gain
-
Pain -
headache or joint pain
-
Food cravings
-
Irritability,
mood swings, crying spells, depression
In short Premenstrual syndrome
(PMS) has a wide variety of symptoms, including
mood swings, tender breasts, food cravings,
fatigue, irritability and depression before
their menses appear. It's estimated that as
many as 3 of every 4 menstruating women have
experienced some form of premenstrual syndrome.
Homoeopathic management of
Premenstrual syndrome, or PMS in our clinic
A HOMOEOPATHIC BOOK CALLED SYNTHESIS REPERTORY
mentions many combination of symptoms of pms
which can be combined according individual variations.
For example breast swelling and tenderness has
about 57 remedies, face eruption acne (pimples)
has 152 remedies, head ache before menses
has 102 remedies, Pain joints has about 155
remedies. Much variety of symptoms of food craving,
depression and mood swings are written in the
repertory which can be decided according to
patient’s requirement.
In our clinic we manage
PMS considering
totality of all symptoms of the patient and
their food habits, life style, psychological
set up which all contribute
to
Premenstrual syndrome.
COMMON STOMACH, ABDOMEN AND BLADDER PROBLEMS.
Here we discuss
some of the common problems of women for stomach,
abdomen and bladder problems of women.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel
syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects
the large intestine (colon). Irritable
bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a disorder of the
intestine that carries no structural lesions
or pathophysiological explanations.
Irritable bowel
syndrome commonly presents with following symptoms:
Fewer than 1 in 5 who have
symptoms seek medical help
Homoeopathic management of Irritable
Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
in our clinic
Homeopathic book called synthesis mentions about
abdomen pain in chapter abdomen. We will discuss
what is mentioned in the book and its number
of remedies.
Note: what is given in quotation is directly
taken from Homoeopathic book synthesis
“ABDOMEN – PAIN” has 321 remedies
“ABDOMEN - PAIN – cramping” has 383 remedies
Homeopathic book called synthesis mentions about
fullness/ bloated feeling
of abdomen in chapter abdomen. We will discuss
what is mentioned in the book and its number
of remedies.
Note: what is given in quotation is directly
taken from Homoeopathic book synthesis
“ABDOMEN - FULLNESS, sensation of” has about
190 remedies
SYNTHESIS REPERTORY A HOMOEOPATHIC BOOK mentions
about 425medicines for constipation.
Note: what is given in quotation is directly
taken from Homoeopathic book synthesis
“RECTUM – DIARRHEA” has about 578 remedies
Diarrhea in its variant with time modality is
given in detail in synthesis. Diarrhea in each
part of the day –morning, noon, forenoon, evening
and night is given with its corresponding remedies
are mentioned in the book. Even type of stool-including
colours, offensiveness is given along with its
medicine are given.
Homeopathic book called synthesis mentions about
mucus in stool in chapter stool.
“STOOL – MUCOUS” has about 190 remedies.
In our clinic we
manage
Irritable bowel syndrome /IBS is managed
considering
TOTALITY OF SYMPTOMS
of the patient and
their food habits, life style, psychological
set up which all contribute to
IBS.
Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
OR Acute cystitis
or
bladder infection
UTI or urinary tract infection is a condition
that is a very common condition in people –
especially women.
A
urinary tract
infection
(UTI)
(also known as
acute cystitis
or
bladder infection)
is an
infection
that affects
part of the
urinary tract.
Symptoms
of UTIs
Are following symptoms:
-
A burning
feeling when you urinate
-
A frequent
or intense urge to urinate, even though
little comes out when you do
-
Pain or
pressure in your back or lower abdomen
-
Cloudy,
dark, bloody, or strange-smelling urine.
Urine that appears red, bright pink or cola-colored
— a sign of blood in the urine
-
Feeling
tired or shaky
-
Fever
or chills (a sign the infection may have
reached your kidney
-
Pelvic
pain, in women
-
Rectal
pain, in men
When it affects
the lower urinary tract it is known as a simple
cystitis (a bladder infection)
and when it affects the upper urinary tract
it is known as
pyelonephritis
(a kidney infection).
When it affects urethra it is known as urethritis.
Bladder infection = Cystitis
Urethra infection = Urethritis
Kidney infection
= Pyelonephritis.
Cystitis (a bladder infection)
Symptoms from
a lower urinary tract include
Painful
urination
and either frequent urination or urge to urinate
(or both).
This type of UTI is usually caused by Escherichia
coli (E. coli), a type of bacteria commonly
found in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Sexual
intercourse may lead to cystitis, but you don't
have to be sexually active to develop it. All
women are at risk of cystitis because of their
anatomy — specifically, the short distance from
the urethra to the anus and the urethral opening
to the bladder
Urethritis (Urethra infection)
Urethritis is
inflammation of the urethra. That's the tube
that carries urine from the bladder to outside
the body. Pain with urination is the main symptom
of urethritis. Urethritis is commonly due to
infection by bacteria. Most episodes of urethritis
are caused by infection by bacteria that enter
the urethra from the skin around the urethra's
opening.
This
type of UTI can occur when GI bacteria spread
from the anus to the urethra.
Also, because the female urethra is close to
the vagina, sexually transmitted infections,
such as herpes, gonorrhea and Chlamydia, can
cause urethritis.
Pyelonephritis
(a kidney infection)
symptoms of pyelonephritis
include
·
fever
and
·
Abdomen pain
in addition
to the symptoms of a lower UTI i.e. painful
urination
and either frequent
urination or urge to urinate (or both).
·
In some cases,
a painful burning sensation in the urethra may
be present even when not urinating. In the elderly
and the very young, symptoms may be vague or
non-specific.
Types of urinary
tract infection
Each type of UTI may result in more-specific
signs and symptoms, depending on which part
of your urinary tract is infected.
Part of
urinary tract affected
|
Signs and
symptoms
|
Kidneys (acute pyelonephritis)
|
1.
Upper
back and side (flank) pain
2.
High fever
3.
Shaking
and chills
4.
Nausea
5.
Vomiting
|
Bladder (cystitis)
|
1.
Pelvic
pressure
2.
Lower
abdomen discomfort
3.
Frequent,
painful urination
4.
Blood
in urine
|
Urethra (urethritis)
|
1.
Burning
with urination
|
What Causes UTIs in Women
A urinary tract infection occurs when an
infectious organism enters your urinary tract
– usually through the urethra and causes an
infection. The most common UTI causing
organisms are those found in your faeces, while
these organisms are naturally present in your
stomach but when they enter your urinary system
they cause an infection.
UTI is more common in women than in men since
their urethra is much shorter than that or a
man – 4 centimeters in women as compared to
20 centimeters in men – making it easy for the
organism to infect the bladder.
Common cause of UTI
What makes you susceptible to the infection?
The infection may spread to the urethra through
a number of ways, some of them are:
·
Using unclean or common toilets
·
Not washing yourself well after
using the toilet
·
Can happen during sex:
Women who change sexual partners or begin having
sexual intercourse more frequently may experience
bladder or urinary tract infections more often
than women who are celibate or in monogamous
relationships. Although it is rare, some women
get a urinary tract infection every time they
have sex.
·
A woman is more susceptible to
an infection if she is pregnant
·
Have diabetes
·
kidney stones
·
If you do not drink enough water
·
Another cause
of bladder infections or UTI is waiting too
long to urinate.
The bladder is a muscle that stretches to hold
urine and contracts when the urine is released.
Waiting too long past the time you first feel
the need to urinate can cause the bladder to
stretch beyond its capacity. Over time, this
can weaken the bladder muscle. When the bladder
is weakened, it may not empty completely and
some urine is left in the bladder. This may
increase the risk of urinary tract infections
or bladder infections.
Maintain hygiene of the
bathroom as well as your body: UTIs
are a key reason we're often told to wipe from
front to back after using the bathroom. That's
because the urethra -- the tube that transports
urine from the bladder to the outside of the
body -- is located close to the anus. Bacteria
from the large intestine, such as E. coli, are
in the perfect position to escape the anus and
invade the urethra. From there, they can travel
up to the bladder, and if the infection isn't
treated, continue on to infect the kidneys.
Women may be especially prone to UTIs because
they have shorter urethras, which allow bacteria
quick access to the bladder. Having sex can
introduce bacteria into the urinary tract, too.
How to Prevent UTI Re-infection
You can prevent getting another
UTI with the following tips:
Empty your bladder frequently
as soon as you feel the need to go; don't rush,
and be sure you've emptied your bladder completely.
Wipe from front to back.
Drink lots of water.
Choose showers over baths.
Stay away from feminine
hygiene sprays, scented douches, and scented
bath products -- they'll only increase irritation.
Cleanse your genital area
before sex.
Urinate after sex to flush
away any bacteria that may have entered your
urethra.
If you use a diaphragm,
unlubricated condoms, or spermicidal jelly for
birth control, consider switching to another
method. Diaphragms can increase bacteria growth,
while unlubricated condoms and spermicides can
cause irritation. All can make UTI symptoms
more likely.
Keep your genital area dry by wearing cotton
underwear and loose-fitting clothes. Avoid tight
jeans and nylon underwear -- they can trap moisture,
creating the perfect environment for bacteria
growth.
Homoeopathic management of Urinary
tract infection (UTI)
in our clinic
Following symptoms of uti
with their homoepathic management is given below
·
A burning feeling when
you urinate:
A HOMOEOPATHIC BOOK CALLED SYNTHESIS REPERTORY
MENTIONS BURINGIN PAIN WHEN URINATION. The synthesis
divides the symptoms into three category pain
before, during and after urination.
·
Note: what is given in quotation is directly
taken from Homoeopathic book synthesis
“URETHRA - PAIN - urination - after - agg. –
burning” has got 95 remedies
. “URETHRA
- PAIN - urination - during - agg.” has got
44 remedies
“.URETHRA
- PAIN - urination - before – burning” has got
37 remedies
This
book contains other 296 symptoms and its medicines
related to pain urinating
·
A
frequent urination or intense urge to urinate,
even though little comes out when you do
A HOMOEOPATHIC BOOK CALLED SYNTHESIS REPERTORY
MENTIONS ABOUT frequent urination in chapter
[urinary] baldder.
Note: what is given in quotation is directly
taken from Homoeopathic book synthesis
“BLADDER
- URINATION – frequent” has 290 remedies.
“BLADDER - URINATION - urging to urinate – frequent”
has about 232 remedies.
This book contains other 95 other symptoms and
its medicines related to frequent urination.
·
Pain or pressure in your back
or lower abdomen
5494 symptoms
are found related to pain in abdomen found in
A HOMOEOPATHIC BOOK CALLED SYNTHESIS REPERTORY
.We discuss only important ones
with their number of medicines.
Note: what is given in quotation is directly
taken from Homoeopathic book synthesis
“ABDOMEN
- DISTENSION – painful" has about
60 remedies.
“BACK – PAIN” has 312 remedies.
·
Cloudy, dark, bloody,
or strange-smelling urine. Urine that
appears red, bright pink or cola-colored — a
sign of blood in the urine. IN
HOMOEOPATHIC BOOK CALLED SYNTHESIS REPERTORY
DIFFERENT COLOURS OF URINE IS GIVEN IN CHAPTER
URINE. SOME WITH NUMBER OF MEDICINES ARE GIVEN
BELOW.
Note: what is given in quotation is directly
taken from Homoeopathic book synthesis
“URINE – CLOUDY” has 202 medicines
“URINE – BLOODY” has 166 medicines
“URINE - ODOR – offensive” has 137 medicine
The synthesis mentions different odor eg: sulphur
like ,fishy order etc with their medicines are
given.
·
Fever or chills (a sign the infection
may have reached your kidney):
IN A HOMOEOPATHIC BOOK CALLED SYNTHESIS REPERTORY
1370 symptoms are related to fever alone. whole
chapter IS DIDICATED TO FEVER.FEVER IN ITS VARIANTS
ARE GIVEN FEVER CHAPTER.
In our clinic we manage UTI
considering
TOTALITY OF SYMPTOMS of the patient
and their food habits, life style, psychological
set up which all contribute to
URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS.
Home remedies you can try
Barley waterThis is one of the most
effective and quick home remedies to treat UTI.
All you need to do is take a spoon of barley
seeds (you can buy this in a medical store or
your local store) and add it to about three
liters of water. Now boil this water continuously
for about thirty minutes to one hour. The water
will turn a pinkish hue and the seeds will look
puffed up and cooked. Now allow the water to
cool to room temperature and sieve out the water.
Next, add the juice of one lemon, a little sugar
and salt to the water.
Pour this mixture into bottles and drink this
water every 15 to 20 minutes. This mixture acts
as a potent diuretic that helps flush out the
toxins from the body. The lemon, sugar and salt
help replenish essential electrolytes one loosed
due to the illness and the water helps rehydrate
and clear out the infection.
Increasing fluid intake:
This may work by washing out
organisms in the tract, making it more difficult
for pathogens to adhere or stay in close proximity
to human cells.
Not delaying in emptying the bladder (urination):
This has the same effects
of increasing fluid intake and helps the bladder
reduce the number of pathogens that may reach
the bladder.
Eating pineapple:
Pineapple contains bromelain that
has anti-inflammatory properties that may reduce
UTI symptoms.
Taking vitamin C:
Vitamin C may function to
increase urine acidity to reduce bacterial growth.
Using other methods:
buttermilk has had people
claim effectiveness in treating UTIs, but the
mechanisms are not clear.
Gall stone /cholelithiasis
The gallbladder is a small pouch that sits just
under the liver. The gallbladder stores bile
produced by the liver. After meals, the gallbladder
is empty and flat, like a deflated balloon.
Before a meal, the gallbladder may be full of
bile and about the size of a small pear.
In response to signals, the gallbladder squeezes
stored bile into the small intestine through
a series of tubes called ducts. Bile helps digest
fats, but the gallbladder itself is not essential.
Removing the gallbladder in an otherwise healthy
individual typically causes no observable problems
with health or digestion yet there may be a
small risk of diarrhea and fat malabsorption.
A
gallstone
(also called
cholelithiasis)
is a
crystalline
concretion
formed
within the
gallbladder
by
accretion of
bile
components.
Gallstones
are pieces of solid material that form in the
gallbladder. These stones develop because cholesterol
and pigments in bile sometimes form hard particles.
The two main types of gallstones are:
·
Cholesterol stones: Usually yellow-green
in color, approximately 80% of gallstones are
cholesterol stones.
·
Pigment stones: These stones are smaller
and darker and are made up of bilirubin.
These
calculi
are
formed in the gallbladder but may
distally
pass
into other parts of the
biliary tract
such
as the
cystic duct,
common bile duct,
pancreatic duct
or
the
ampulla of Vater.
Several factors may come together to create
gallstones, including:
·
Genetics
·
Body weight
·
Decreased motility (movement) of the gallbladder
·
Diet
Gallstones can form when there is an imbalance
in the substances that make up bile. For instance,
cholesterol stones may develop as a result of
too much cholesterol in the bile. Another cause
may be the inability of the gallbladder to empty
properly.
Pigment stones are more common in people with
certain medical conditions, such as cirrhosis
(a liver disease in which scar tissue replaces
healthy liver tissue) or blood diseases such
as sickle cell anemia.
Symptoms of
Gallstones?
Gallstones
often don't cause symptoms. Those that don't
are called "silent stones." A person usually
learns he or she has gallstones while being
examined for another illness.
When
symptoms do appear, they may include:
·
Pain in the upper abdomen and upper back; the pain may last for several
hours.
·
Nausea
·
Vomiting
·
Other gastrointestinal problems, including bloating, indigestion
and heartburn, and gas
How Are Gallstones
identified ?
If your
doctor suspects you have gallstones, he or she
will do a physical exam and may perform various
other tests, including the following:
·
Blood tests:
Blood tests may be given to check for signs
of infection or obstruction and/or to rule out
other conditions.
·
Ultrasound:
This procedure produces images of various parts
of the body and can be used to identify gallstones.
·
CAT scan: This
test uses specialized X-rays to create cross-section
images of organs and body tissues.
·
Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP):
This test uses a magnetic field and pulses of
radio wave energy to get pictures of structures
inside the body, including the liver and the
gallbladder.
·
Cholescintigraphy (HIDA
scan):
This test can determine whether the gallbladder
is contracting correctly. A radioactive material
is injected into the patient and makes its way
to the gallbladder. The technician can then
observe the movement of the gallbladder.
·
Endoscopic ultrasound:
This test combines ultrasound and endoscopy
to look for gallstones.
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
(ERCP):
The doctor inserts an endoscope through the
patient's mouth down to the small intestine
and injects a dye to allow the bile ducts to
be seen. The doctor can often then remove any
gallstones that have moved into the ducts.
Homoeopathic management of gall stone
in our clinic
A HOMOEOPATHIC BOOK CALLED SYNTHESIS REPERTORY
mentions about gall stone in chapter abdomen.
Note: what is given in quotation is directly
taken from Homoeopathic book synthesis
“ABDOMEN – GALLSTONES” has about 60 remedies
In our clinic we manage UTI
considering
TOTALITY OF SYMPTOMS of the patient
and their food habits, life style, psychological
set up which all contribute to
URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS.
Pelvic inflammatory disease
(or
disorder) (PID)
is a term for
inflammation
of the
uterus,
fallopian tubes,
and/or
ovaries
as it progresses
to scar formation with
adhesions
to nearby tissues
and organs.
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection
of the female reproductive organs.
It usually occurs when sexually transmitted
bacteria spread from your vagina to your uterus,
fallopian tubes or ovaries. Many women who develop
pelvic inflammatory disease either experience
no signs or symptoms or don't seek treatment.
Pelvic inflammatory disease may be detected
only later when you have trouble getting pregnant
or if you develop chronic pelvic pain.
PID is a
vague term and can refer to viral, fungal, parasitic,
though most often bacterial infections. PID
should be classified by affected organs, the
stage of the infection, and the organism(s)
causing it. Although a
sexually transmitted
infection
(STI) is often
the cause, many other routes are possible, including
lymphatic, postpartum,
postabortal
(either miscarriage
or abortion) or intrauterine device (IUD)
related, and
hematogenous
spread.
Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of pelvic inflammatory
disease may include:
·
Pain in your lower abdomen and
pelvis
·
Heavy vaginal discharge with an
unpleasant odor
·
Irregular menstrual bleeding
·
Pain during intercourse
·
Fever
Painful or difficult urinationPID
may cause only minor signs and symptoms or none
at all. PID with mild or no symptoms is especially
common when the infection is due to Chlamydia.
When to see a doctor?
Go to the emergency room
if you experience the following severe signs
and symptoms of PID:
Severe pain low in your
abdomen
Vomiting
Signs of shock, such as
fainting
Fever, with a temperature
higher than 101 F (38.3 C)
Vaginal discharge with
an odor, painful urination or bleeding between
menstrual cycles can be associated with a sexually
transmitted infection (STI). If these signs
and symptoms appear, stop having sex and see
your doctor soon. Prompt treatment of an STI
can help prevent PID.
Causes of PID
Pelvic inflammatory disease can be caused
by a number of bacteria but are most often caused
by gonorrhea or Chlamydia infections. These
bacteria are usually acquired during unprotected
sex.
Less commonly, bacteria may enter your reproductive
tract anytime the normal barrier created by
the cervix is disturbed. This can happen after
intrauterine device (IUD) insertion, childbirth,
miscarriage or abortion.
Risk factors
A number of factors may increase your risk
of pelvic inflammatory disease, including:
Being a sexually active
woman younger than 25 years old
Having multiple sexual
partners
Being in a sexual relationship
with a person who has more than one sex partner
Having sex without a condom
Having had an IUD inserted
recently
Douching regularly, which
upsets the balance of good versus harmful bacteria
in the vagina and may mask symptoms that might
otherwise cause you to seek early treatment
Having a history of pelvic inflammatory disease
or a sexually transmitted infection
Homoeopathic management of Pelvic
inflammatory disease
(PID)
IN OUR CLINIC
Pelvic Inflammatory disease can be treated by
homeopathic medicines. In acute cases it takes
few weeks and in chronic PID cases it needs
few months of continuous course of medicines
to totally get rid off .
Homeopathic book called synthesis mentions about
pelvic pain in chapter abdomen. We will discuss
what is mentioned in the book and its number
of remedies. Many Symptoms related to pelvic
is mentioned in the textbook. Some important
ones are given below
Note: what is given in quotation is directly
taken from Homoeopathic book synthesis
“ABDOMEN - ABSCESS – Pelvis” has about 6 remedies
“ABDOMEN - COMPLAINTS of abdomen - Pelvic organs”
has two remedies
“ABDOMEN - COMPLAINTS of abdomen – Pelvis” has
one remedy
“ABDOMEN - CONGESTION – Pelvis” has 6 remedies
“ABDOMEN - CONSCIOUS of the abdomen – Pelvis”
has one remedy
“ABDOMEN - INJURY - Pelvic organs”
has about one remedy
“ABDOMEN - CONSTRICTION - Inguinal region -
extending around pelvis”
has about one remedy
“ABDOMEN - HEAVINESS - Pelvic region” has about
seven remedies
Note that pelvic problem is not due to injury
which requires surgical correction.
In our clinic we manage PID
considering
TOTALITY OF SYMPTOMS of the patient
including their food habits, life style, psychological
set up which all contribute to
PID.
Interstitial cystitis also called painful bladder
syndrome is a chronic condition
in which you experience bladder pressure, bladder
pain and sometimes pelvic pain, ranging from
mild discomfort to severe pain. Your bladder
is a hollow, muscular organ that stores urine.
The bladder expands until it's full and then
signals your brain that it's time to urinate,
communicating through the pelvic nerves. This
creates the urge to urinate for most people.
With interstitial cystitis, these signals get
mixed up — you feel the need to urinate more
often and with smaller volumes of urine than
most people.
The signs and symptoms of interstitial cystitis
vary from person to person. If you have interstitial
cystitis, your symptoms may also vary over time,
periodically flaring in response to common triggers,
such as menstruation, sitting for a long time,
stress, exercise and sexual activity.
Interstitial cystitis signs and symptoms
include:
·
Pain in your pelvis or between
the vagina and anus in women or between the
scrotum and anus in men (perineum).
·
Chronic pelvic pain.
·
A persistent, urgent need to urinate.
Frequent urination, often of small amounts,
throughout the day and night. People with severe
interstitial cystitis may urinate as often as
60 times a day.
·
Pain or discomfort while the bladder
fills and relief after urinating.
·
Pain during sexual intercourse.
The severity of symptoms caused by interstitial
cystitis often varies, and some people may experience
periods during which symptoms disappear.
Although signs and symptoms of interstitial
cystitis may resemble those of a chronic urinary
tract infection, urine cultures are usually
free of bacteria.However,
symptoms may worsen if a person with interstitial
cystitis gets a urinary tract infection.
Homoeopathic management of Interstitial
cystitis — also called painful bladder syndrome
·
A frequent urination or intense
urge to urinate, even though little comes out
when you do
THE HOMOEOPATHIC BOOK CALLED SYNTHESIS REPERTORY
MENTIONS ABOUT frequent urination in chapter
[urinary] baldder.
Note: what is given in quotation is directly
taken from Homoeopathic book synthesis
“BLADDER
- URINATION – frequent” has 290 remedies.
“BLADDER - URINATION - urging to urinate – frequent”
has about 232 remedies.
This book contains other 95 other symptoms and
its medicines related to frequent urination.
·
Pain or pressure in your back
or lower abdomen
5494 symptoms
are found related to pain in abdomen found in
A HOMOEOPATHIC BOOK CALLED SYNTHESIS REPERTORY
.We discuss only important ones
with their number of medicines.
Note: what is given in quotation is directly
taken from Homoeopathic book synthesis
“ABDOMEN
- DISTENSION – painful" has about
60 remedies.
“BACK – PAIN” has 312 remedies.
·
Cloudy, dark, bloody,
or strange-smelling urine. Urine that
appears red, bright pink or cola-colored — a
sign of blood in the urine. IN
HOMOEOPATHIC BOOK CALLED SYNTHESIS REPERTORY
DIFFERENT COLOURS OF URINE IS GIVEN IN CHAPTER
URINE. SOME WITH NUMBER OF MEDICINES ARE GIVEN
BELOW.
Note: what is given in quotation is directly
taken from Homoeopathic book synthesis
“URINE – CLOUDY” has 202 medicines
“URINE – BLOODY” has 166 medicines
“URINE - ODOR – offensive” has 137 medicine.
·
Pain or discomfort while the bladder
fills and relief after urinating
“BLADDER – PAIN” has 131 remedies.
In our clinic we manage PAINFUL BLADDER SYNDROME
considering
TOTALITY OF SYMPTOMS of the patient
and also their food habits, life style,
psychological set up which all contribute to
PAINFUL
BLADDER SYNDROME.
Common problem for female genitalia (External
sex organs) and homoeopathic management
Vaginal problems are some of the most common
reasons women go to the doctor. They may have
symptoms such as
-
Itching
-
Burning
-
Pain
-
Abnormal bleeding
-
Discharge
Homoeopathic management of vaginal problems
A HOMOEOPATHIC BOOK CALLED SYNTHESIS REPERTORY
mentions many combination of symptoms of vaginal
problems facing women.
Itching :
Itching of vagina has 74 remedies in homoeopathic
book called synthesis
Burning
Burning of vagina has 87 remedies in synthesis
Pain
Pain in vagina has 38 remedies and
Coition painful
(discomfort intercourse ) has about 35 remedies
Abnormal bleeding
See
Menstrual disorders
Discharge
leucorrhea (discharge from vagina)
which can be combined according individual variations. leucorrhea, gray has about 7 remedies, leucorrhea
yellow has 138 remedies, with fish brine like
smell has about 9 remedies.
What Are the Most Common Types of Vaginal
Infections?
The six most common types of
vaginal infections are:
Candida or "yeast" infections.
Bacterial vaginosis.
Trichomoniasis vaginitis.
Chlamydia vaginitis.
Viral vaginitis.
Non-infectious vaginitis.
FIGURE 1 HOMOEOPATHIC MANAGEMENT OF VAGINAL
INFECTION IN OUR CLINIC

Vaginitis
"Vaginitis"
is a medical term used to describe various conditions
that cause infection or inflammation of the
vagina.
Vulvovaginitis
refers to inflammation
of both the vagina and vulva (the external female
genitals). These conditions can result from
a vaginal infection caused by organisms such
as bacteria, yeast, or viruses, as well as by
irritations from chemicals in creams, sprays,
or even clothing that is in contact with this
area. In some cases, vaginitis results from
infections that are passed between sexual
partners.
Common causes are bacterial infections,
trichomoniasis, and
yeast infections.
The symptoms of a vaginal infection can vary
depending on what is causing it.
Symptoms of a Vaginal
Infection
Some women have no symptoms
at all. Some of the more common symptoms of
vaginitis include:
·
Abnormal
vaginal discharge
with an unpleasant odor.
·
Burning during urination.
·
Itching
around the outside of the vagina.
·
Discomfort during intercourse.
Note: Some other causes of vaginal symptoms
include sexually transmitted diseases, vaginal
cancer, and
vulvar cancer. Treatment of vaginal problems
depends on the cause.
Is Vaginal Discharge Normal?
NORMAL VAGINAL FLUID:
serves
an important housekeeping function in the female
reproductive system.
Fluid made by glands inside the vagina
and cervix carries away dead cells and bacteria.
This keeps the vagina clean and helps prevent
infection.
A woman's vagina normally produces a discharge
that usually is described as clear or slightly
cloudy, non-irritating, and odor-free.
During the normal
menstrual cycle, the amount and
consistency of discharge can vary. At one time
of the month there may be a small amount of
a very thin or watery discharge; and at another
time, a more extensive thicker discharge may
appear. All of these descriptions could be considered
normal.
The following
factors can increase the amount of normal vaginal
discharge:
·
Feeling stressed
·
Ovulation (the production and
release of an egg from your ovary in the middle
of your menstrual cycle)
·
Pregnancy
·
Sexual excitement
Here are some key ways to determine if your
vaginal discharge is normal or if you have cause
for concern:
|
Normal |
Cause for concern |
Color |
Clear or whitish discharge (may
be yellowish when dried) |
Yellow or greenish discharge, or
discharge that suddenly changes
color |
Scent |
Mild scent or none at all |
A strong, foul, sometimes "fishy"
odor, or a sudden change in odor |
Texture |
Can vary from "paste" like and somewhat
sticky to clear and stretchy, depending
on where you are in your cycle and
whether you are sexually aroused |
Clumpy or lumpy discharge, with
"cottage cheese" like texture |
Volume |
Can vary from very little to quite
a lot (particularly when ovulating
or aroused) |
Sudden changes in volume, particularly
if other symptoms are present |
ABNORMAL VAGINAL DISCHARGE:A
vaginal discharge that has an odor or that is
irritating usually is considered an abnormal
discharge. The irritation might be itching
or burning, or both. The itching may be present
at any time of the day, but it often is most
bothersome at night. These symptoms often are
made worse by sexual intercourse. It is important
to see your doctor if there has been a change
in the amount, color, or smell of the discharge.
Any change in the
balance of normal bacteria in the vagina can
affect the smell, colour, or texture of the
discharge. These are a few of the things that
can upset that balance:
·
Antibiotic
or steroid use
·
Bacterial
vaginosis, which is a bacterial infection
that’s not sexually transmitted, but more common
in women who have multiple sexual partners
·
Birth control
pills
·
Cervical cancer
·
Chlamydia
or
gonorrhoea, which are sexually
transmitted infections
·
Diabetes
·
Scented soaps or lotions, bubble
bath
·
Pelvic infection after surgery
·
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
·
Trichomoniasis,
which is a parasitic infection typically caused
by having unprotected sex
·
Vaginal atrophy, which is thinning
and drying out of the vaginal walls during and
after the
menopause
·
Vaginitis,
which is irritation in or around the vagina
Yeast infections
Types of Abnormal Discharge
and Their Possible Causes
Type of
Discharge
|
What It
Might Mean
|
Other
Symptoms
|
Bloody
or brown
|
Irregular
menstrual cycles, or less often, cervical
or endometrial cancer
|
Abnormal
vaginal
bleeding, pelvic
pain
|
Cloudy
or yellow
|
Gonorrhea
|
Bleeding
between periods, urinary incontinence,
pelvic pain
|
Frothy,
yellow or greenish with a bad smell
|
Trichomoniasis
|
Pain and
itching while urinating
|
Pink
|
Shedding
of the uterine lining after
childbirth
(lochia)
|
|
Thick,
white, cheesy
|
Yeast
infection
|
Swelling
and pain around the vulva, itching,
painful sexual intercourse
|
White,
gray, or yellow with fishy odor
|
Bacterial
vaginosis
|
Itching
or burning, redness and swelling of
the vagina or vulva
|
Homoeopathic management of
ABNORMAL VAGINAL DISCHARGE IN OUR CLINIC
A HOMOEOPATHIC BOOK CALLED SYNTHESIS REPERTORY
mentions many combination of symptoms of
leucorrhea(discharge from vagina
)which can be combined according individual
variations in
smell, color, or discharge texture.
leucorrhea(discharge from vagina) alone has
320 remedies.
Candida
or "yeast"
infections/ Monilia Infection
Yeast
infections
of the vagina
are what most women think of when they hear
the term "vaginitis." Vaginal yeast infections
are caused by one of the many species of
fungus called Candida. CANDIDA NORMALLY
LIVES in small numbers in the vagina, as
well as in the mouth and digestive tract,
of both men and women. Yeast infections
can produce a thick, white vaginal discharge
with the consistency of cottage cheese although
vaginal discharge may not always be present.
Yeast infections usually cause the vagina
and the vulva to be very itchy and red.
Are Vaginal Yeast Infections Spread
Through Sex?
Yeast infections are not
usually transmitted through sexual intercourse
and are not considered a sexually transmitted
disease.
Homoeopathic management of Candida "yeast" infections
Thick white discharge from vagina can be managed
by homoeopathy.
A HOMOEOPATHIC BOOK CALLED SYNTHESIS REPERTORY
mentions many combination of symptoms of
leucorrhea(discharge from vagina
)which can be combined according individual
variations leucorrhea, white which is a symptom of yeast infection
has about 113 remedies in synthesis repertory.
Bacterial vaginosis.
is a mild infection of the vagina
caused by bacteria. Normally, there are
a lot of "good" bacteria and some "bad" bacteria
in the vagina. The good types help control the
growth of the bad types. In women with bacterial
vaginosis, the balance is upset. There are not
enough good bacteria and too many bad bacteria.
Your risk of getting bacterial
vaginosis is higher if you:
·
Have more than one sex partner
or have a new sex partner.
Use of Douche.
The most common symptom is a smelly
vaginal discharge. It may look
grayish white or yellow.
A sign of bacterial vaginosis can be a "fishy"
smell, which may be worse after sex.
About half of women who have bacterial vaginosis
do not notice any symptoms.
Homoeopathic management of bacterial vaginosis
Thick grayish white or yellow discharge with
fishy smell from vagina can be managed by homoeopathy.
A HOMOEOPATHIC BOOK CALLED SYNTHESIS REPERTORY
mentions many combination of symptoms of
leucorrhea (discharge from vagina
) which can be combined according individual
variations. leucorrhea, gray has
about 7 remedies with fish brine like smell
has about 9 remedies.
In our clinic we manage bacterial vaginosis
considering
holistic aspect of the patient and
their food habits, life style, psychological
set up which all contribute to
bacterial vaginosis.
Trichomoniasis vaginitis.
Trichomoniasis
is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused
by a small organism called
Trichomonas vaginalis.
Women are most often affected by this disease,
although men can become infected and pass the
infection to their partners through sexual contact.
Trichomoniasis is the most common curable STD
in young, sexually active women. An estimated
7.4 million new cases occur each year in women
and men.
Men often do not have symptoms
of trichomoniasis and usually do not know they
are infected until their partners need treatment.
But when symptoms do occur, they include:
·
Irritation inside the penis
·
Mild discharge
·
Slight burning after urination
or ejaculation
Many women do have signs or
symptoms of infection. Symptoms in women can
include:
·
Greenish-yellow, frothy vaginal
discharge with a strong odor
·
Painful urination
·
Vaginal itching and irritation
·
Discomfort during intercourse
·
Lower abdominal pain (rare)
Symptoms usually appear within five to 28 days
of exposure in women.
Homoeopathic management of Trichomoniasis vaginitis
A HOMOEOPATHIC BOOK CALLED SYNTHESIS REPERTORY
mentions many combination of symptoms of
leucorrhea (discharge from vagina
) which can be combined according individual
variations.
leukorrhea, gray has about 7 remedies, leukorrhea
yellow has 138 remedies, with fish brine like
smell has about 9 remedies. coition painful(discomfort
intercourse ) has about 35 remedies. painful
urination has about 95 remedies. itching of
vagina has about 74 remedies.
In our clinic we manage
Trichomonas vaginalis.
Considering totality of
wholistic aspect
of the patient and their food habits,
life style, psychological set up which all contribute
to
cure of
Trichomonas vaginalis.
Chlamydia Infection.
Most women with chlamydial infection have
minimal or no symptoms, but some develop
pelvic inflammatory disease. Chlamydial
infection in newborns can cause ophthalmia
neonatorum. Chlamydial pneumonia can occur
at one to three months of age, manifesting
as a protracted onset of staccato cough,
usually without wheezing or fever.The Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention and the
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommend
screening for chlamydial infection in women
at increased risk of infection and in all
women younger than 25 years.
We discuss Chlamydia Infection in both women
and men because one spouse is infected other
can get it by sexual contact.
Urogenital Infection in Women-CHLAMYDIAL
INFECTIONIn women, chlamydial
infection of the lower genital tract occurs
in the endocervix. It can cause an odorless,
mucoid vaginal discharge, typically with no
external pruritus, although many women have
minimal or no symptoms. An ascending infection
can result in pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).
Physical findings of urogenital chlamydial
infection in women include cervicitis with a
yellow or cloudy mucoid discharge from the os.
The cervix tends to bleed easily when rubbed
with a polyester swab or scraped with a spatula.
Chlamydial infection cannot be distinguished
from other urogenital infections by symptoms
alone. Clinical microscopy and the amine test
(i.e., significant odor release on addition
of potassium hydroxide to vaginal secretions)
can be used to help differentiate chlamydial
infection from other lower genital tract infections
such as urinary tract infection, bacterial vaginosis,
and trichomoniasis. In addition,
chlamydial infection in the lower genital tract
does not cause vaginitis; thus, if vaginal findings
are present, they usually indicate a different
diagnosis or a coinfection.
Some women with
C. trachomatis infection develop urethritis; symptoms may consist
of dysuria without frequency or urgency. A urethral
discharge can be elicited by compressing the
urethra during the pelvic examination. Urinalysis
usually will show more than five white blood
cells per high-powered field, but urethral cultures
generally are negative.
Women with
chlamydial infection in the lower genital tract
may develop an ascending infection that causes
acute salpingitis with or without endometritis,
also known as
PID.
Symptoms tend to have a subacute onset and usually
develop during menses or in the first two weeks
of the menstrual cycle.Symptoms range from absent
to severe abdominal pain with high fever and
include dyspareunia, prolonged menses, and intramenstrual
bleeding. Twenty percent of women who develop
PID become infertile, 18 percent develop chronic
pelvic pain, and 9 percent have a tubal pregnancy.
The Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends
that physicians maintain a low threshold for
diagnosing PID and that empiric treatment be
initiated in women at risk of sexually transmitted
disease (STD) who have uterine, adnexal, or
cervical motion tenderness with no other identifiable
cause.
Culture techniques are the preferred method
for detecting
C. trachomatis
infection, but they have been replaced in some
instances by nonculture techniques. The newest
nonculture technique is the nucleic acid amplification
test, of which there are several. These tests
have good sensitivity (85 percent) and specificity
(94 to 99.5 percent) for endocervical and urethral
samples when compared with urethral cultures.
In women with urogenital disease, nucleic acid
amplification tests can be used with an endocervical
sample or a urine specimen to diagnose chlamydia.
Urogenital Infection in Men-
CHLAMYDIAL INFECTION
In men, chlamydial infection of the lower
genital tract causes urethritis and, on occasion,
epididymitis. Urethritis is secondary to
C. trachomatis infection in approximately 15 to 55 percent of men,
although the prevalence is lower among older
men. Symptoms, if present, include a mild to
moderate, clear to white urethral discharge.
This is best observed in the morning, before
the patient voids. To observe the discharge,
the penis may need to be milked by applying
pressure from the base of the penis to the glans.
The diagnosis of nongonococcal urethritis
can be confirmed by the presence of a mucopurulent
discharge from the penis, a Gram stain of the
discharge with more than five white blood cells
per oil-immersion field, and no intracellular
gram-negative diplococci.A positive result on
a leukocyte esterase test of first-void urine
or a microscopic examination of first-void urine
showing 10 or more white blood cells per high-powered
field also confirms the diagnosis of urethritis.
For diagnosis of
C. trachomatis infection in men with suspected urethritis, the nucleic
acid amplification technique to detect chlamydial
and gonococcal infections is best (see Urogenital
Infection in Women).4 Empiric treatment should be considered for patients
who are at high risk of being lost to follow-up.
Untreated chlamydial infection can spread
to the epididymis. Patients usually have unilateral
testicular pain with scrotal erythema, tenderness,
or swelling over the epididymis. Men 35 years
or younger who have epididymitis are more likely
to have
C. trachomatis as the etiologic agent than are older men.
NOTE:
We have discussed treatment of both men and
women because there are chances of cross
infection between the spouse.
Homoeopathic management of Chlamydia vaginitis
A HOMOEOPATHIC BOOK CALLED SYNTHESIS REPERTORY
mentions many combination of symptoms of
leucorrhea (discharge from vagina
) which can be combined according individual
variations. leucorrhea, gray has about 7 remedies, leucorrhea yellow has 138
remedies, with fish brine like smell has about
9 remedies. Coition painful(discomfort intercourse
) has about 35 remedies. Painful urination has
about 95 remedies. Itching of vagina has
about 74 remedies.
Viral vaginitis
Viruses are a common cause
of vaginitis, with most being spread through
sexual contact. One type of virus that causes
viral vaginitis is the herpes simplex virus
(HSV, or simply herpes) whose primary
symptom is pain in the genital area associated
with lesions and sores. These sores are
generally visible on the vulva, or vagina, but
occasionally are inside the vagina and can only
be found during a pelvic examination. Often
stress or emotional situations can be a factor
in triggering an outbreak of herpes. Another
source of viral vaginitis is the human papillomavirus
(HPV), a virus that is also transmitted
through sexual contact. This virus causes painful
warts to grow on the vagina, rectum, vulva,
or groin. However, visible warts
are not always present, in which case, the virus
is generally detected by a Pap test.
Homoeopathic management of viral vaginitis
A HOMOEOPATHIC BOOK CALLED SYNTHESIS REPERTORY
mentions many combination of symptoms of
leucorrhea (discharge from vagina)
which can be combined according individual variations. leucorrhea, gray has about 7 remedies, leucorrhea yellow has
138 remedies, with fish brine like smell has
about 9 remedies. Coition painful (discomfort
intercourse) has about 35 remedies. Painful
urination has about 95 remedies. Itching of
vagina has about 74 remedies. Warts in genital
has about 18 remedies. Herpes eruption in genital
had 13 remedies. Pustular eruption has 11 remedies.
Non-infectious vaginitis
Noninfectious vaginitis
usually refers to vaginal irritation without
an infection being present. Most often, this
is caused by an allergic reaction to, or irritation
from, vaginal sprays, douches, or spermicidal
products. It may be also be caused by sensitivity
to perfumed soaps, detergents, or fabric softeners.
Another form of noninfectious vaginitis, called
"atrophic vaginitis," usually results from a
decrease in hormones because of menopause, surgical
removal of the ovaries, radiation therapy, or
even after childbirth - particularly in breastfeeding
women. Lack of estrogen dries and thins the
vaginal tissue, and may also cause spotting.
The following are the most common symptoms
of noninfectious vaginitis. However, each individual
may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms
may include:
The symptoms of noninfectious vaginitis may
resemble other conditions or medical problems.
Always consult your physician for a diagnosis.
Homoeopathic management of Non-infectious vaginitis.
A HOMOEOPATHIC BOOK CALLED SYNTHESIS REPERTORY
mentions many combination of symptoms of
leucorrhea (discharge from vagina)
which can be combined according individual variations. leucorrhea, gray has about 7 remedies, leucorrhea yellow has
138 remedies, with fish brine like smell has
about 9 remedies. Coition painful (discomfort
intercourse ) has about 35 remedies. Painful
urination has about 95 remedies. Itching of
vagina has about 74 remedies. Itching of vagina
has 74 remedies. Burning of vagina had 87 remedies.
Syphilis
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD)
caused by an infection with bacteria known as
Treponema pallidum. Like other STDs,
syphilis can be spread by any type of sexual
contact. Syphilis can also be spread from an
infected mother to the fetus during
pregnancy
or
to the baby at the time of birth.
Syphilis has been described for centuries. Today,
about 55,000 people in the U.S. get new syphilis
infections each year. It can cause long-term
damage to different organs if not properly treated.
The bacteria that cause syphilis,
Treponema pallidum, are referred
to as spirochetes due to their spiral shape.
The organisms penetrate into the lining of the
mouth or genital area.
symptoms
of syphilis
Syphilis infection, when untreated, progresses
through different clinical stages with characteristic
signs and symptoms. After the first infection,
symptoms typically develop at around 21 days
after the infection, but they may appear anywhere
from 10 to 90 days following infection.
Primary syphilis
The first
or primary stage of syphilis is characterized
by the formation of a painless ulcer known as
a chancre. This sore develops at the
site of infection and is usually solitary. A
chancre is usually firm and round in shape.
Sometimes, multiple chancres may be present.
The chancre contains the infectious bacteria
and while the sore is present, the condition
is highly contagious. Any contact with the chancre
can spread the infection. If the chancre is
located in the mouth, for example, even kissing
can spread the disease. The chancre lasts for
about 3 to 6 weeks and typically then goes away
on its own. The use of
condoms
may also not prevent spread of the illness
if the chancre is located on an area of the
body not covered by the condom.
Secondary syphilis
If primary
syphilis is left untreated, secondary syphilis
may develop. This stage of the illness usually
occurs weeks to months after the primary stage.
Secondary syphilis is characterized by a skin
rash
that may also involve sores inside the
mouth, vagina, or anus. The rash typically does
not itch and is often found on the palms of
the hands and the soles of the feet. In other
cases, the rash appears on other sites of the
body and may be mistaken for rashes caused by
other illnesses. In some people, the rash may
be mild and not noticed. Raised gray or whitish
patches of skin, known as condylomata, may also
develop, particularly in warm and moist areas
of the body such as the armpits, mouth, or groin.
In secondary syphilis, the infection has spread throughout the body,
so other symptoms may be associated with the
skin manifestations.
Fever, enlarged lymph nodes,
fatigue,
weight loss,
hair loss, headaches, and muscle aches
have all been reported in the secondary stage
of syphilis. These symptoms will eventually
subside, but if this secondary stage of the
infection is not treated, the infection can
progress to tertiary syphilis.
Tertiary syphilis
After the
symptoms of secondary syphilis go away, the
infection remains latent in the body if untreated.
About 15% of infected and untreated people will
go on to develop the third stage of syphilis,
which can occur as much as 10 to 20 years after
the initial infection. Tertiary syphilis is
characterized by damage to any number of organ
systems and can even be fatal. Tertiary syphilis
can cause damage to the brain, nerves, eyes,
heart, blood vessels, liver, bones, and joints.
Symptoms that can result from the late stage
of syphilis include problems with movement,
gradual loss of sight,
dementia, paralysis, and numbness. Neurosyphilis
is the term used to refer to the involvement
of the central nervous system and alterations
in neurologic function.
Neonatal or congenital syphilis
Untreated syphilis in a pregnant women results
in death of the fetus in up to 40% of infected
pregnant women (stillbirth or death shortly
after birth), so all pregnant women should be
tested for syphilis at their first prenatal
visit. The screening test is usually repeated
in the third trimester of pregnancy as well.
If infected babies are born and survive, they
are at risk for serious problems including seizures
and developmental delays. Fortunately, syphilis
in pregnancy is treatable.
Identification of disease
There are two types of tests used to diagnose
syphilis: treponemal tests (that identify antibodies
to the causative organism) and non-treponemal
tests (that identify the body's response to
the infection but not to the organism itself).
The blood tests used to screen for syphilis
are called the Venereal Disease Research Laboratory
(VDRL) and Rapid Plasminogen Reagent (RPR) tests.
These tests detect the body's response to the
infection, but not to the actual Treponema organism.
While these are good screening tests, they are
not specific enough to establish the diagnosis.
These tests can give false-positive results,
so a positive screening VDRL or RPR test must
be followed by a treponemal test to detect the
organism.
Homoeopathic management of SYPHILIS
We manage
syphilis in all stages whether it chancre
and condylomata can be managed by homoeopathic
drugs.
A HOMOEOPATHIC BOOK CALLED SYNTHESIS REPERTORY
mentions 182 remedies for syphilis.
Gonorrhea
(also
spelled
gonorrhea
or
gonorrhea
colloquially
known
as the clap) is a common human
sexually transmitted infection
caused
by the bacterium
Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection that is transmitted
by
sexual
contact.
Gonorrhea is one of the oldest known sexually
transmitted diseases (STDs). Men with gonorrhea
may have a yellowish discharge from the penis
accompanied by
itching
and
burning.
More than half of women with gonorrhea do not
have any symptoms. If symptoms occur, they may
include burning or frequent urination, yellowish
vaginal discharge, redness and swelling of the
genitals, and a burning or itching of the vaginal
area. If untreated, gonorrhea can lead to severe
pelvic infections and even sterility. Complications
in later life can include inflammation of the
heart valves,
arthritis, and eye
infections. Gonorrhea can also cause eye infections
in babies born of infected mothers. Gonorrhea
is treated with antibiotics. Since it affects
both spouses we mention symptoms for both men
and women separately
Symptoms in
women
In women,
the early symptoms are sometimes so mild that
they are mistaken for a
bladder infection or vaginal infection.
Symptoms may include:
·
Painful or frequent urination.
·
Anal itching, discomfort,
bleeding, or discharge.
·
Abnormal vaginal discharge.
·
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
during or aftersex
or between periods.
·
Genital itching.
·
Irregular menstrual bleeding.
·
Lower abdominal (belly) pain.
·
Fever and general tiredness.
·
Swollen and painful glands at the opening of the
vagina
(Bartholin glands).
·
Painful sexual intercourse.
·
Sore throat (rare).
·
Pinkeye (conjunctivitis)
(rare).
Symptoms in men
In men,
symptoms are usually obvious enough that they
will cause a man to seek medical treatment before
complications occur. But some men have mild
or no symptoms and can unknowingly transmit
gonorrhea infections to their
sex
partners. Symptoms may include:
·
Abnormal discharge from the
penis
(clear or milky at first, and then yellow,
creamy, and excessive, sometimes
blood-tinged).
·
Painful or frequent urination
or
urethritis.
·
Anal itching, discomfort, bleeding, or discharge.
·
Sore throat (rare).
·
Pinkeye (conjunctivitis)
(rare).
Other Symptoms
Disseminated
gonococcal infection (DGI) occurs when the gonorrhea
infection spreads to sites other than the genitals,
such as the joints,
skin, heart, or blood. Symptoms of DGI
include:
-
Rash
-
Joint
pain or arthritis.
-
Inflamed
tendons.
Homoeopathic management of Gonorrhea
A HOMOEOPATHIC BOOK CALLED SYNTHESIS REPERTORY
mentions many combination of symptoms of
leucorrhea (discharge from vagina)
which can be combined according individual variations. Leucorrhea, gray has about 7 remedies, leucorrhea yellow has
138 remedies, and with fish brine like smell
has about 9 remedies. Coition painful (discomfort
sexual intercourse) has about 35 remedies. Painful
urination has about 95 remedies. Itching of
vagina has about 74 remedies. Warts in genital
have about 18 remedies. Herpes eruption in genital
had 13 remedies. Pustular eruption has 11 remedies.

Disease conditions of the uterus
The uterus, or womb, is the place where a
baby grows when a woman is pregnant. The first
sign of a problem with the uterus may be bleeding
between periods or after sex.
Causes can include hormones, thyroid problems,
fibroids,
polyps,
cancer,
infection, or pregnancy. Treatment depends on
the cause. If a thyroid problem is the cause,
treating it may also stop the bleeding. If you
have cancer or hyperplasia, an overgrowth of
normal cells in the uterus, you may need surgery.
With two other uterine problems, tissue that
normally lines the uterus grows where it is
not supposed to. In
endometriosis,
it grows outside the uterus. In adenomyosis,
it grows in the uterus's outside walls. Pain
medicine may help. Other treatments include
hormones and surgery.
Common disease condition
affecting uterus and its homoeopathic management
Uterine fibroid
Endometriosis
Uterine cancer
Uterine fibroid
(Also known as
uterine leiomyoma,
myoma, fibromyoma, fibroleiomyoma)
is a
leiomyoma
(benign tumor
from
smooth muscle
tissue) that originates from the
smooth muscle layer (myometrium) of the
uterus. Fibroids are often multiple
and if the uterus contains too many leiomyomata
to count, it is referred to as
diffuse uterine leiomyomatosis.
The malignant version of a fibroid is extremely
uncommon and termed a leiomyosarcoma.
Uterine fibroids are often described based upon
their location within the uterus. Subserosal
fibroids are located beneath the
serosa (the lining membrane on the outside of
the uterus). These often appear localized on
the outside surface of the uterus or may be
attached to the outside surface by a pedicle.
Submucosal (submucous) fibroids
are located inside the uterine cavity beneath
the lining of the uterus. Intramural fibroids
are located within the muscular wall of the
uterus.

Signs
and symptoms
of
uterine fibroid
Symptoms depend on the
number of fibroids, their size and location
in the uterus. Many fibroids cause no symptoms.
The signs and symptoms of uterine fibroids
may include:
·
abnormal vaginal bleeding
·
change in bladder habits
·
constipation
·
lower abdominal pain or pressure
infertility
Important symptoms include abnormal gynecologic
hemorrhage, heavy or painful periods, abdominal
discomfort or bloating, painful defecation,
back ache, urinary frequency or retention, and
in some cases, infertility. There may also be
pain during intercourse, depending on the location
of the fibroid. During pregnancy they may also
be the cause of miscarriage, bleeding, premature
labor, or interference with the position of
the fetus.
Note:
Gynecologic hemorrhage= represents excessive
bleeding of the female reproductive system.
Such bleeding could be visible or external,
namely bleeding from the vagina, or it could
be internal into the pelvic cavity or form a
hematoma. Normal menstruation is not considered
a gynecologic hemorrhage, as it is not excessive.
Hemorrhage associated with a pregnant state
or during delivery is an obstetrical hemorrhage.
DISEASE IDENTIFICATION
If the signs and symptoms of uterine fibroids
are present, or if the doctor suspects uterine
fibroids, tests will be done to make a diagnosis.
Tests may include:
Homoeopathic management of uterine fibroid our
clinic
A HOMOEOPATHIC BOOK CALLED SYNTHESIS REPERTORY
mentions in female genitalia chapter, under
uterus myoma around 93 remedies.
We manage cases based on totality of symptoms
of the patient. If however the fibroid is very
large then surgery is good option.
In our clinic we manage
Uterine fibroid
considering
wholistic aspect of the patient and their food habits, life style, psychological
set up which all contribute to
fibroids.
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is an often
painful disorder in which tissue that normally
lines the inside of your uterus — the endometrium
— grows outside your uterus (endometrial implant).
Endometriosis most commonly involves your ovaries,
bowel or the tissue lining your pelvis. Rarely,
endometrial tissue may spread beyond your pelvic
region. In endometriosis, displaced endometrial
tissue continues to act as it normally would
— it thickens, breaks down and bleeds with each
menstrual cycle. Because this displaced tissue
has no way to exit your body, it becomes trapped.
When endometriosis involves the ovaries, cysts
called endometriomas may form.
Surrounding tissue can become irritated, eventually
developing scar tissue and adhesions — abnormal
tissue that binds organs together.
Endometriosis occurs when these cells grow
outside the uterus in other parts of your body.
This tissue may attach on your:
Ovaries
Bowel
Rectum
Bladder
Lining of your pelvic area
It can grow in other areas
of the body, too.
No one knows what causes endometriosis. One
idea is that when you get your period, the cells
may travel backwards through the fallopian tubes
into the pelvis. Once there, the cells attach
and grow. However, this backward period flow
occurs in many women. Researchers think that
the immune system in women with endometriosis
may cause the condition.You are more
likely to develop endometriosis if you:
Have a mother or sister
with endometriosis
Started your period at
a young age
Never had children
Have frequent periods or
they last 7 or more days
Have a closed hymen, which
blocks the flow of menstrual blood during the
period
The signs and symptoms of endometriosis
may include:
Common signs and symptoms of endometriosis
may include:
·
Painful periods (dysmenorrhea). Pelvic pain and cramping may begin before and extend several days into your
period and may include lower back and abdominal
pain.
·
Pain with intercourse. Pain during or after sex is common with endometriosis.
·
Pain with bowel movements or urination. You're most likely to experience these symptoms during your period.
·
Excessive bleeding. You may experience occasional heavy periods (menorrhagia) or bleeding between
periods (menometrorrhagia).
·
Infertility. Endometriosis is first diagnosed in some women who are seeking
treatment for infertility.
Endometriosis can sometimes damage the fallopian
tubes or ovaries, causing fertility
problems, although it is estimated
that up to 70% of women with mild to moderate
endometriosis will eventually be able to get
pregnant without treatment.
·
Other symptoms. You may also experience fatigue, diarrhea, constipation, bloating or nausea,
especially during menstrual periods.
Adhesions and ovarian cysts
Other problems include the formation of adhesions
("sticky" areas of endometriosis tissue that
can fuse organs together) and ovarian cysts
(fluid-filled cysts in the ovaries), which can
occur when the endometriosis tissue is in or
near the ovaries. In some cases, ovarian
cysts (endometriomas) can become very large
and painful. Both of these complications can
be removed through surgery, but may recur if
the endometriosis returns.
NOTE PAIN
pelvic pain that is worse
just before menstruation begins and improves
at the end of the period
with sexual intercourse
Lower back, abdomen
and buttocks. Pain in your lower belly
before and during your period
with urination or defecation
Pain with bowel movements
DISEASE IDENTIFICATION
Your health care provider will perform a
physical exam, including a pelvic exam. You
may have one of these tests to help diagnose
the disease:
Transvaginal ultrasound
Pelvic
laparoscopy
Homoeopathic management of Endometri-osis in
our clinic
A HOMOEOPATHIC BOOK CALLED SYNTHESIS REPERTORY
mentions in female genitalia chapter there are
twelve remedies for endometriosis.
Coition painful (discomfort sexual inter course)
has about 35 remedies. Painful urination has
about 95 remedies. Itching of vagina has about
74 remedies. It mentions about
355 medicines for
excessive bleeding
OR COPIOUS MENSES. Synthesis mentions
about 294 medicines for
painful menses.
In our clinic we manage endometriosis
considering
wholistic
aspect of the patient and their food habits,
life style, psychological set up which all contribute
to cure of
endometriosis.
Uterine cancer
The terms uterine cancer and
womb cancer may refer to any of several different
types of cancer which occur in the uterus, namely:
Endometrial cancer:
Endometrial carcinomas
originate from cells in the glands
of the endometrium
(uterine lining). These include
the common and readily treatable
well-differentiated endometrioid
adenocarcinoma,
as well as the more aggressive
uterine papillary serous carcinoma
and
uterine clear-cell carcinoma.
Endometrial cancer
is a gynecological
cancer
that arises from the endometrium
(the
lining
of the
uterus
or womb).It is the result of the
abnormal growth of
cells
that have the ability to invade
or spread to other parts of the body.
The first sign is most often
vaginal bleeding
not associated with a woman's
period. Other symptoms include
pain with urination
or
sexual intercourse, or
pelvic pain.
Endometrial cancer occurs most
commonly after menopause.
Endometrial stromal sarcomas:
Endometrial stromal sarcomas
originate from the
connective tissues
of the
endometrium, and are far less
common than endometrial carcinomas. It
is a malignant
subtype of
endometrial stromal tumor
arising from the
stroma
(connective tissue) of the
endometrium
rather than the glands. There
are three grades for endometrial stromal tumors.
It was previously known as
endolymphatic stromal myosis
because of diffuse infiltration
of
myometrial
tissue or the invasion of lymphatic
channels.
Low-grade endometrial
stromal sarcoma:
consist of cells
resembling normal proliferative phase endometrium,
but with infiltration or
vascular invasion. These behave
more aggressively, sometimes metastasizing,
with cancer stage the best predictor of survival.
The cells express estrogen/progesterone-receptors.
Undifferentiated
uterine sarcoma, or undifferentiated (high-grade)
endometrial
stromal sarcoma, does not resemble normal endometrial
stroma and behaves much more aggressively, frequently
metastasizing. The differential includes
leukemia, lymphoma, high-grade
carcinoma,
carcinosarcoma, and differentiated
pure sarcomas.
Malignant mixed Müllerian
tumors
are rare endometrial tumors which
show both glandular (carcinomatous) and stromal
(sarcomatous) differentiation – carcinosarcoma
behaves similar to a high grade carcinoma, and
it is felt to be of epithelial origin rather
than true sarcoma.
Cervical cancer:
arises from the transformation
zone of the
cervix, the lower portion of the
uterus and connects to the upper aspect of the
vagina. It
is a
cancer
arising from the
cervix. It is due to the abnormal
growth of
cells
that have the ability to invade
or spread to other parts of the body.
Early on there are typically no
symptoms. Later symptoms may include: abnormal
vaginal bleeding,
pelvic pain
or pain during sexual intercourse.
Uterine
sarcomas:
sarcomas
of the
myometrium, or muscular layer
of the uterus, are most commonly
leiomyosarcomas.
The
uterine sarcomas
form a group of malignant tumors
that arises from the
smooth muscle
or
connective tissue
of the uterus.
Unusual
or postmenopausal bleeding may be a sign of
a malignancy including uterine sarcoma and needs
to be investigated. Other signs include pelvic
pain, pressure, and unusual discharge. A
nonpregnant uterus that enlarges quickly is
suspicious. However, none of the signs are
specific. Specific screening test have not been
developed; a
Pap smear
is a screening test for
cervical cancer
and not designed to detect uterine
sarcoma.
Gestational trophoblastic
disease GTD
relates to neoplastic processes
originating from tissue of a pregnancy that
often is located in the uterus.
It
is a term used
for a group of pregnancy-related
tumours. These tumours are rare,
and they appear when cells in the womb start
to proliferate uncontrollably. The cells that
form gestational trophoblastic tumours are called
trophoblasts and come from tissue that grows
to form the
placenta
during pregnancy.
Hydatidiform
moles
a type of GTD are, in most cases,
benign, but may, sometimes, develop into invasive
moles, or, in rare cases, into
choriocarcinoma, which is likely
to spread quickly.
Gestational trophoblasts are of particular interest
to cell biologists because, like cancer, these
cells invade tissue (the uterus), but unlike
cancer, they sometimes "know" when to stop.
Homoeopathic management of Uterine Cancer our
clinic
A HOMOEOPATHIC BOOK CALLED SYNTHESIS REPERTORY
119 medicine for cancer of uterus and cancer
of uterine cervix 18 remedies are mentioned.
Coition painful (discomfort inter course) has
about 35 remedies. Painful urination has about
95 remedies. Itching of vagina has about 74
remedies. Discharge from vagina or leucorrhea
has 320 remedies and its variant in colour,
texture and smell has still many remedies.
Cancer treatment is possible only in its early
stages. Homeopathic drugs for uterine cancer
can be effective in controlling various symptoms
to its minimum in later stages.
Priority in our clinic is palliation of symptoms
in its later stage of cancer.
In our clinic we manage
Uterine cancer
considering
wholistic
aspect of the patient and their food habits,
life style, psychological set up which all contribute
to
cancer.
Disease conditions of the ovary
The ovaries are a pair of organs that women
have. They are located in the pelvis, one on
each side of the uterus. Each ovary is about
the size and shape of an almond. The ovaries
produce a woman's eggs. If an egg is fertilized
by a sperm, a pregnancy can result. Ovaries
also make the female hormones estrogen and progesterone.
When a woman goes through
menopause, her ovaries stop releasing
eggs and makes far lower levels of hormones.
Problems with the ovaries include:
Ovarian torsion, a twisting of the ovary)
refers to the rotation of the
ovary
to
such a degree as to occlude the
ovarian artery
and/or
vein.
Ovarian torsion occurs when an ovary becomes
twisted. One cause of ovarian torsion is an
ovarian cyst. Only surgical correction is possible.
Ovarian cancer
Is a
cancer
that begins in
ovary.
The term "ovarian cancer" includes several different
types of
cancer
that all arise from cells of the
ovary. Most commonly, tumors arise from the
epithelium, or lining cells, of the ovary. These
include epithelial ovarian (from the cells on
the surface of the ovary), fallopian tube, and
primary peritoneal (the lining inside the abdomen
that coats many abdominal structures) cancer.
These are all considered to be one disease process.
There is also an entity called borderline ovarian
tumors that have the microscopic appearance
of a cancer, but tend not to spread much.
Cancer of the ovary is not common, but it
causes more deaths than other female reproductive
cancers. The sooner ovarian cancer is found
and treated, the better your chance for recovery.
But ovarian cancer is hard to detect early.
Women with ovarian cancer may have no symptoms
or just mild symptoms until the disease is in
an advanced stage. Then it is hard to treat.
Symptoms may include
·
A heavy feeling in the pelvis
·
Pain in the lower abdomen
·
Bleeding from the vagina
·
Weight gain or loss
·
Abnormal periods
·
Unexplained back pain that gets
worse
·
Gas, nausea, vomiting, or loss
of appetite
To identify ovarian cancer, doctors do one or
more tests. They include a physical exam, a
pelvic exam, lab tests, ultrasound, or a biopsy.
Treatment is usually
surgery
.
Note: It results
in abnormal cells
that have the ability to invade or
spread
to other parts of the body. Common areas
where the cancer may spread include the
lining of the abdomen,
lymph nodes, lungs, and
liver.
Homoeopathic management of ovarian Cancer our
clinic
A HOMOEOPATHIC BOOK CALLED SYNTHESIS REPERTORY
MENTIONS 17 medicine for cancer of ovary.
Cancer treatment is possible only in its early
stages. Homeopathic drugs for ovarian cancer
can be effective in controlling various symptoms
to its minimum. Priority in our clinic is palliation
of symptoms in its later stage of cancer.
We manage
ovarian cancer
considering
wholistic aspect of the patient and their food habits, life style, psychological
set up which all contribute to
cancer.
Ovarian cysts
An ovarian cyst is an accumulation of fluid
within an ovary that is surrounded by a very
thin wall.
Any ovarian follicle that is larger than approximately
2cm is an ovarian cyst. Ovarian cysts can range
widely in size; from being as small as a pea
to larger than an orange
-
in rare cases ovarian cysts can become so large
that the woman looks pregnant.
Ovarian cysts
are fluid-filled sacs or pockets within
or on the surface of an ovary. Women have two
ovaries — each about the size and shape of an
almond — located on each side of the uterus.
Eggs (ova) develop and mature in the ovaries
and are released in monthly cycles during your
childbearing years. Many women have ovarian
cysts at some time during their lives. Most
ovarian cysts present little or no discomfort
and are harmless. The majority of ovarian cysts
disappear without treatment within a few months.
However, ovarian cysts — especially those that
have ruptured — sometimes produce serious symptoms.
The best ways to protect your health are to
know the symptoms that may signal a more significant
problem and to schedule regular pelvic examinations.
Symptoms of ovarian cyst:
Most cysts don't cause any symptoms and go
away on their own. A large ovarian cyst can
cause abdominal discomfort. If a large cyst
presses on your bladder, you may feel the need
to urinate more frequently because bladder capacity
is reduced.
The signs and symptoms of ovarian cysts,
if present, may include:
·
Pelvic pain — a dull ache that
may radiate to your lower back and thighs
Pelvic pain shortly before
your period begins or just before it ends
Pelvic pain during intercourse
(dyspareunia)
·
Pain during bowel movements or
pressure on your bowels
·
Nausea, vomiting or breast tenderness
like that experienced during pregnancy
·
Fullness or heaviness in your
abdomen
·
Pressure on your bladder that
causes you to urinate more frequently or have
difficulty emptying your bladder completely
When to see a doctor
Seek immediate medical
attention if you have:
Sudden, severe abdominal
or pelvic pain
Pain accompanied by fever
or vomiting
These signs and symptoms
— or those of shock, such as cold, clammy skin;
rapid breathing; and lightheadedness or weakness
— indicate an emergency and mean that you need
to see a doctor right away.
Causes
·
Most ovarian cysts develop as
a result of the normal function of your menstrual
cycle. These are known as functional cysts.
Other types of cysts are much less common.
Functional cysts
Your ovaries normally grow cyst-like structures
called follicles each month. Follicles produce
the hormones estrogen and progesterone and release
an egg when you ovulate. Sometimes a normal
monthly follicle keeps growing. When that happens,
it is known as a
functional cyst.
There are two types of functional cysts:
Follicular cyst.
Follicular cysts are the most common type
of ovarian cyst. A female human has two ovaries,
small round organs which release an egg every
month. The egg moves into the uterus (womb),
where it can be fertilized by a male sperm.
The egg is formed in the follicle, which contains
fluid to protect the growing egg. When the egg
is released, the follicle bursts. In some cases,
the follicle either does not shed its fluid
and shrink after releasing the egg, or does
not release an egg. The follicle swells with
fluid, becoming a follicular ovarian cyst. Typically,
one cyst appears at any one time and normally
goes away within a few weeks (without treatment).
Corpus luteum cyst. When
a follicle releases its egg, the ruptured follicle
begins producing large quantities of estrogen
and progesterone for conception. This follicle
is now called the corpus luteum. Sometimes,
however, the escape opening of the egg seals
off and fluid accumulates inside the follicle,
causing the corpus luteum to expand into a cyst.
Functional cysts are usually
harmless, rarely cause pain, and often disappear
on their own within two or three menstrual cycles.
Pathological cysts
Other cysts
Some types of cysts are
not related to the normal function of your menstrual
cycle. These cysts include:
Dermoid cysts.
A dermoid cyst
a bizarre tumor, usually benign. This type of
cyst develops from a totipotential germ cell
(a primary oocyte) - in other words, the cell
can give rise to all orders of cells necessary
to form mature tissues. Dermoid cysts contain
hair, skin, bone and other tissues (sometimes
even teeth). A totipotential germ cell can develop
in any direction. They are formed from cells
that make eggs. These cysts need to be removed
surgically.
These cysts may contain tissue, such as hair,
skin or teeth, because they form from cells
that produce human eggs. They are rarely cancerous.
Cystadenomas. .
Cystadenomas
are ovarian cysts that develop from cells that
cover the outer part of the ovary. Some are
filled with a thick, mucous substance, while
others contain a watery liquid. Rather than
growing inside the ovary itself, cystadenomas
are usually attached to the ovary by a stalk.
By existing outside the ovary, they have the
potential to grow considerably. Although they
are rarely cancerous, they need to be removed
surgically.
Endometriomas. These cysts
develop as a result of
endometriosis, a condition in which uterine
endometrial cells grow outside your uterus.
Some of that tissue may attach to your ovary
and form a growth.
Dermoid cysts and cystadenomas
can become large, causing the ovary to move
out of its usual position in the pelvis. This
increases the chance of painful twisting of
your ovary, called ovarian torsion.
Homoeopathic management of ovarian Cyst in our
clinic
A HOMOEOPATHIC BOOK CALLED SYNTHESIS REPERTORY
mentions cyst in chapter female genitalia under
tumors-cyst which has around 70 remedies.
In our clinic we manage
cyst considering
wholistic aspect
of the patient and their food habits, life style,
psychological set up which all contribute to
effective cure of ovarian cyst.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovary syndrome
(PCOS) also called
hyperandrogenic anovulation
(HA), or
Stein–Leventhal
syndrome
is one of the most common
endocrine
disorders among women. PCOS has
a diverse range of causes that are not entirely
understood, but there is evidence that it is
largely a
genetic disease

Polycystic ovary syndrome
(PCOS) is a common endocrine system disorder
among women of reproductive age. Women with
PCOS may have enlarged ovaries that contain
small collections of fluid — called follicles
— located in each ovary as seen during an ultrasound
exam.
For reasons that are not well understood,
in PCOS the hormones get out of balance. One
hormone change triggers another, which changes
another.
For example:
The sex hormones get out of balance. Normally, the ovaries
make a tiny amount of male sex hormones (androgens). In PCOS, they start making slightly
more androgens. This may cause you to stop ovulating,
get acne, and grow extra facial and body hair.
The body may have a problem
using insulin, called insulin resistance. When the body doesn't use insulin well,
blood sugar levels go up. Over time, this increases your chance of getting diabetes.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a health
problem that can affect a woman's:
Menstrual cycle
Ability to have children
Hormones
Heart
Blood vessels
Appearance
With PCOS, women typically have
high levels of androgens.
These are sometimes called male hormones, though
females also make them.
.
Elevated levels of male hormones
(androgens) may result in physical signs, such
as excess facial and body hair (hirsutism),
adult acne or severe adolescent acne, and male-pattern
baldness (androgenic alopecia).PCOS had following
changes
·
Missed or irregular periods (monthly
bleeding)
·
Many small cysts (fluid-filled
sacs) in their ovaries
Symptoms
Polycystic ovary syndrome signs and symptoms
often begin soon after a woman first begins
having periods (menarche). In some cases, PCOS
develops later during the reproductive years,
for instance, in response to substantial weight
gain.
PCOS has many signs — things you or your
doctor can see or measure — and symptoms — things
that you notice or feel. All of these can worsen
with obesity. Every woman with PCOS may be affected
a little differently.
To be diagnosed with the condition, your
doctor looks for at least two of the following:
·
Irregular periods.
This is the most common characteristic.
Examples include menstrual intervals longer
than 35 days; fewer than eight menstrual cycles
a year; failure to menstruate for four months
or longer; and prolonged periods that may be
scanty or heavy. Infrequent, absent, and/or
irregular menstrual periods
·
Polycystic ovaries.
Cyst in ovaries become enlarged
and contain numerous small fluid-filled sacs
which surround the eggs
·
Infertility (not able to get pregnant) because
of not ovulating. In fact, PCOS is the most
common cause of female infertility.
·
Hirsutism increased hair
growth on the face, chest, stomach, back, thumbs,
or toes
·
Acne, oily skin, or dandruff
·
Weight gain or obesity, usually
with extra weight around the waist
·
Male-pattern baldness or thinning
hair
·
Patches of skin on the neck, arms,
breasts, or thighs that are thick and dark brown
or black
·
Skin tags — excess flaps of skin
in the armpits or neck area
·
Pelvic pain
·
Anxiety or
depression
·
Sleep apnea — when breathing stops
for short periods of time while asleep
Why do women with PCOS have trouble
with their menstrual cycle and fertility?
Normal ovulation: The ovaries, where
a woman’s eggs are produced, have tiny fluid-filled
sacs called follicles or cysts. As the egg grows,
the follicle builds up fluid. When the egg matures,
the follicle breaks open, the egg is released,
and the egg travels through the
fallopian tube
to the uterus (womb) for fertilization.
This is called ovulation.
In women with PCOS,
the ovary doesn't make all of the hormones it
needs for an egg to fully mature. The follicles
may start to grow and build up fluid but ovulation
does not occur. Instead, some follicles may
remain as cysts. For these reasons, ovulation
does not occur and the hormone progesterone
is not made. Without progesterone, a woman's
menstrual cycle is irregular or absent. Plus,
the ovaries make male hormones, which also prevent
ovulation.
Homoeopathic management of polycystic ovary
syndrome in our clinic
Treatment of polycystic ovarian disease is based
on totality of symptoms.
Prolonged menses
can be managed by homoeopathy.
A HOMOEOPATHIC BOOK CALLED SYNTHESIS REPERTORY
mentions about 197 medicines for prolonged menses
and even
secondary amenorrhea.
This book mentions cyst in chapter female genitalia
under tumors-cyst which has around 70 remedies.
In our clinic we manage
cyst
considering
wholistic aspect of the patient and their food habits, life style, psychological
set up which all contribute to
effective cure of ovarian cyst(pcos).
Premature ovarian failure
Premature ovarian failure — also known as primary
ovarian insufficiency — refers to a loss of
normal function of your ovaries before age 40.
If your ovaries fail, they don't produce normal
amounts of the hormone estrogen or release eggs
regularly. Infertility is a common result.
Premature ovarian failure is sometimes referred
to as premature menopause, but the two conditions
aren't exactly the same. Women with premature
ovarian failure may have irregular or occasional
periods for years and may even become pregnant.
Women with premature menopause stop having periods
and can't become pregnant.
Restoring estrogen levels in women with premature
ovarian failure helps prevent some complications,
such as osteoporosis, but infertility is harder
to treat.
Signs and symptoms of premature ovarian failure
are similar to those experienced by a woman
going through menopause and are typical of estrogen
deficiency. They include:
·
Irregular or skipped periods (amenorrhea), which
may be present for years or may develop after
a pregnancy or after stopping birth control
pills
·
Hot flashes
·
Night sweats
·
Vaginal dryness
·
Irritability or difficulty concentrating
·
Decreased sexual desire
When to see a doctor
If you notice that you've skipped your period for three months or
more, see your doctor to help determine what
may be the cause. You may miss your period for
a number of reasons — including pregnancy, stress,
or a change in diet or exercise habits — but
it's best to get evaluated whenever your menstrual
cycle changes.
Even if you don't mind that your periods have stopped, it's still
wise to see your doctor and try to find out
what's causing the problem. If your estrogen
levels are low, bone loss can occur.
CAUSES
In women with normal ovarian function, the pituitary gland releases
certain hormones during the menstrual cycle,
which causes a small number of egg-containing
follicles in the ovaries to begin maturing.
Usually, only one follicle — a sac that's filled
with fluid — reaches maturity each month.
When the follicle is mature, it bursts open, releasing the egg. The
egg then enters the fallopian tube where a sperm
cell might fertilize it, resulting in pregnancy.
Premature ovarian failure results from one of two processes I.e.
follicle depletion or follicle disruption.
Follicle depletion
Causes of follicle depletion include:
·
Chromosomal defects. Certain genetic disorders
are associated with premature ovarian failure.
These include Turner's syndrome, a condition
in which a woman has only one X chromosome instead
of the usual two, and fragile X syndrome, a
major cause of intellectual disability (intellectual
development disorder), formerly called mental
retardation.
·
Toxins. Chemotherapy and radiation
therapy are the most common causes of toxin-induced
ovarian failure. These therapies may damage
the genetic material in cells. Other toxins
such as cigarette smoke, chemicals, pesticides
and viruses may hasten ovarian failure.
Follicle dysfunction
Follicle dysfunction may be the result of:
·
An immune system response
to ovarian tissue (autoimmune disease).
Your immune system may produce antibodies against
your own ovarian tissue, harming the egg-containing
follicles and damaging the egg. What triggers
the immune response is unclear, but exposure
to a virus is one possibility.
·
Unknown factors. If you develop premature
ovarian failure through follicular dysfunction
and your tests indicate that you don't have
an autoimmune disease, further diagnostic studies
may be necessary. An exact underlying cause
often remains unknown.
Risk factors
Factors that increase your risk of developing
premature ovarian failure include:
·
Age. The risk of ovarian failure rises sharply
between age 35 and age 40.
·
Family history. Having a family history of premature
ovarian failure increases your risk of developing
this disorder.
Homoeopathic management of premature ovarian
failure in our clinic
Unfortunately 0ne out of 10 cases of premature
ovarian failure response to homoeopathic drugs
positively.
Female infertility
Infertility means that couples have been
trying to get pregnant with frequent intercourse
for at least a year with no success.
If a woman keeps having
miscarriages,
it is also called infertility.
Female infertility, male infertility
or a combination of the two affects millions
of couples in the United States. An estimated
10 to 15 percent of couples have trouble getting
pregnant or getting to a successful delivery.
Infertility results from female infertility
factors about one-third of the time and male
infertility factors about one-third of the time.
In the rest, the cause is either unknown or
a combination of male and female factors.
Ø
Female infertility
can result from physical problems, hormone problems,
and lifestyle or environmental factors.
Most cases of infertility in women result from
problems with producing eggs.
Ø
One problem is
premature ovarian failure, in
which the ovaries stop functioning before natural
menopause.
Ø
In another,
polycystic ovary syndrome
(PCOS), the ovaries may not release
an egg regularly or may not release a healthy
egg.
Ø
About a third of the time, infertility
is because of a problem with the woman. One
third of the time, it is a problem with the
man. Sometimes no cause can be
found.
If you suspect you are infertile, see your doctor.
There are tests that may tell if you have fertility
problems. When it is possible to find the cause,
treatments may include homoeopathic medicines,
surgery, or assisted reproductive technologies.
Happily, two-thirds of couples treated with
Homoeopathic drugs for infertility are able
to have babies.
ESSENTIAL FOUR FACTORS
YOU NEED TO KNOW TO GET PREGNANT
|
1.
You need to ovulate.
Achieving pregnancy requires
that your ovaries produce and release
an egg, a process known as ovulation.
Your doctor can help evaluate your menstrual
cycles and confirm ovulation
|
2.
Your partner needs sperm.
For most couples, this
isn't a problem unless your partner
has a history of illness or surgery.
Your doctor can run some simple tests
to evaluate the health of your partner's
sperm.
|
3.
You need to have regular
intercourse.
You need to have regular
sexual intercourse during your fertile
time. Your doctor can help you better
understand when you're most fertile
during your cycle.
|
4.
You need to have open
fallopian tubes and a normal uterus.
The egg and sperm meet
in the fallopian tubes, and the pregnancy
needs a healthy place to grow.
|

In women, a number of factors
can disrupt this process at any step. Female
infertility is caused by one or more of these
five factors
Ovulation disorders
Damage to fallopian tubes (tubal infertility)
Endometriosis
Uterine or cervical causes
Unexplained infertility
OVULATIONS DISORDERS CAUSING INFERTILITY
ü
Polycystic ovary syndrome
(PCOS).
In PCOS, complex changes occur in the hypothalamus, pituitary gland
and ovaries, resulting in a hormone imbalance,
which affects ovulation. PCOS is associated
with insulin resistance and obesity, abnormal
hair growth on the face or body, and acne. It's
the most common cause of female infertility.
ü
Hypothalamic dysfunction.
The two hormones responsible for stimulating
ovulation each month — follicle-stimulating
hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) —
are produced by the pituitary gland in a specific
pattern during the menstrual cycle. Excess physical
or emotional stress, a very high or very low
body weight, or a recent substantial weight
gain or loss can disrupt this pattern and affect
ovulation. The main sign of this problem is
irregular or absent periods.
ü
Premature ovarian insufficiency.
This disorder is usually caused by an autoimmune
response where your body mistakenly attacks
ovarian tissues or by premature loss of eggs
from your ovary due to genetic problems or environmental
insults such as chemotherapy. It results in
the loss of the ability to produce eggs by the
ovary, as well as a decreased estrogen production
under the age of 40.
ü
Too much prolactin.
Less commonly, the pituitary gland can cause
excess production of prolactin (hyperprolactinemia),
which reduces estrogen production and may cause
infertility. Most commonly this is due to a
problem in the pituitary gland, but it can also
be related to medications you're taking for
another disease.
Damage to fallopian tubes (tubal infertility)
contributes to infertility.
When fallopian tubes become damaged or blocked,
they keep sperm from getting to the egg or block
the passage of the fertilized egg into the uterus.
Causes of fallopian tube damage or blockage
can include:
§
Pelvic
inflammatory disease,
an infection of the uterus and fallopian tubes
due to chlamydia, gonorrhea or other sexually
transmitted infections
§
Previous surgery in the abdomen
or pelvis, including surgery for ectopic pregnancy,
in which a fertilized egg becomes implanted
and starts to develop in a fallopian tube instead
of the uterus.
§
Pelvic tuberculosis, a major cause
of tubal infertility worldwide, although uncommon
in the United States
Endometriosis causing infertility
Endometriosis
occurs when tissue that normally grows in the
uterus implants and grows in other locations.
This extra tissue growth — and the surgical
removal of it — can cause scarring, which may
obstruct the tube and keep the egg and sperm
from uniting. It can also affect the lining
of the uterus, disrupting implantation of the
fertilized egg. The condition also seems to
affect fertility in less-direct ways, such as
damage to the sperm or egg.
Uterine or cervical causes
for inferility
Several uterine or cervical
causes can impact fertility by interfering with
implantation or increasing the likelihood of
a miscarriage.
v
Benign polyps or tumors (fibroids or myomas)
are common in the uterus, and some types can
impair fertility by blocking the fallopian tubes
or by disrupting implantation. However, many
women who have fibroids or polyps can become
pregnant.
v
Endometriosis scarring or inflammation
within the uterus can disrupt implantation.
v
Uterine abnormalities present
from birth, such as an abnormally shaped uterus,
can cause problems becoming or remaining pregnant.
v
Cervical stenosis, a cervical
narrowing, can be caused by an inherited malformation
or damage to the cervix.
v
Sometimes the cervix can't produce
the best type of mucus to allow the sperm to
travel through the cervix into the uterus.
Unexplained infertility
In some instances,
a cause for infertility is never found. It's
possible that a combination of several minor
factors in both partners underlie these unexplained
fertility problems. Although it's frustrating
to not get a specific answer, this problem may
correct itself with time.
Homoeopathic management of infertility
Is treating the underlying conditions causing
infertility.
Homeopathic treatment is impossible where there
is a damage to structure of reproductive organs
for example: Uterine abnormalities present from
birth, such as an abnormally shaped
uterus, can cause problems becoming or remaining
pregnant or Previous surgery in the abdomen
or pelvis, including surgery for ectopic pregnancy,
in which a fertilized egg becomes implanted
and starts to develop in a fallopian tube instead
of the uterus.
Diseases of breast
Most women experience breast changes at some
time. Your age, hormone levels, and medicines
you take may cause lumps, bumps, and discharges
(fluids that are not breast milk).
If you have a breast lump, pain, discharge
or skin irritation, see your health care provider.
Minor and serious breast problems have similar
symptoms. Although many women fear
cancer, most breast problems are
not cancer.
Some common breast changes are:
Fibrocystic breast changes - lumpiness,
thickening and swelling, often just before a
woman's period
Cysts - fluid-filled lumps
Fibroadenomas - solid, round,
rubbery lumps that move easily when pushed,
occurring most in younger women
Intraductal papillomas - growths
similar to warts near the nipple
Blocked milk ducts
Milk production when a woman is
not breastfeeding.
Fibrocystic breast
changes
once called fibrocystic
breast disease -- is a common noncancerous breast
condition. More than half of all women have
fibrocystic breasts at some point. Fibrocystic
breast changes can occur at any age, but is
most common in younger women of childbearing
age. Fibrocystic breasts after menopause are
not as common. Fibrocystic changes can occur
in one or both breasts and in more than one
type of breast tissue.
Types and Causes of Fibrocystic Breast
Changes
Most fibrocystic breast changes
are the result of monthly hormonal changes and
are nothing to be concerned about. However,
some may suggest a slightly increased risk of cancer. These may require other tests to confirm a
diagnosis.
Types of fibrocystic breast
changes are:
Fibrosis. This is fibrous tissue similar to scar tissue. It
feels rubbery, firm, or hard to the touch. It
does not increase the risk for cancer.
Cysts. These are fluid-filled sacs. Microscopic cysts are
too small to feel. These may get bigger and
form macrocysts, which may be 1 to 2 inches
across; at this size you can feel them.
Cysts may enlarge and become
tender right before your menses period.
They tend to be round and movable. But it may
be hard to tell the difference between a
cyst
and a solid mass. So you may need other
tests to confirm a diagnosis.
Symptoms of Fibrocystic Breast Changes
Common symptoms of fibrocystic
breast changes are:
Breast swelling or thickening
Lumps within the breast, which
may vary in size and texture
Breast pain or tenderness
Other symptoms of fibrocystic
breast changes include:
ü
Aching or sharp pain
ü
Burning
ü
Itching
Symptoms
may change throughout your menstrual cycle.
That's because hormones increase the amount
of fluid in your breasts. Your breasts may also
change during
pregnancy
or in response
to hormones you take. This includes hormones
in birth control pills and hormone replacement
therapy. If you find a lump or other breast
change, especially if it remains the same throughout
your cycle, see your doctor.
If a lump becomes
firm or has other questionable features, your
doctor may request a mammogram, ultrasound,
or biopsy to rule out cancer. A biopsy involves
removing cells and examining them under a microscope.
These are steps that may help with mild discomfort:
·
Supportive brassiere or undergarment : Use
of cotton brassiere or undergarments that support
your breast best from jerks when moving
can be used to control mild discomfort
·
Use appropriate homeopathic medicine which helps to remove lumps
or swelling, pain or tenderness.
SYNTHESIS REPERTORY A HOMOEOPATHIC BOOK mentions
changes in breast in chapter chest. swelling
breast has 79 remedies. In the same chapter
tumor breast has about 53 remedies. Tumor with
fibrocystic changes has about 4 remedies.
Reduced intake of
caffeine
and stimulants found in coffee, tea, chocolate,
and soft drinks
Breast
cyst
It is a fluid-filled
sac within the
breast.
Breast cysts are
fluid-filled sacs within your breast, which
are usually not cancer (benign). You can have
one or many breast cysts. They're often described
as round or oval lumps with distinct edges.
In texture, a breast cyst usually feels like
a grape or a water-filled balloon, but sometimes
a breast cyst feels firm. Breast cysts don't require treatment
unless a cyst is large and painful or otherwise
uncomfortable. Breast cysts are common in women
before menopause, between ages 35 and 50, but
can be found in women of any age. If you have
breast cysts, they usually disappear after menopause,
unless you're taking hormone therapy.
Signs and symptoms of breast cysts include:
·
A smooth, easily movable round
or oval breast lump with distinct edges (which
typically, though not always, indicates it's
benign).Usually found in one breast, but can
affect both breasts at the same time
·
Breast pain or tenderness in the
area of the breast lump
·
Increase in breast lump size and
breast tenderness just before your menses period.
Decrease in breast lump size and resolution
of other signs and symptoms after your period
Having one or many simple breast cysts doesn't
increase your risk of breast cancer. But having
cysts may interfere with your ability to detect
new breast lumps or other abnormal changes that
might need to be evaluated by your doctor. It's
important to become familiar with how your breasts
normally feel so that you'll know when something
is new or changing or just doesn't feel right.
Causes
Each of your breasts contains lobes of glandular
tissue, arranged like petals of a daisy. The
lobes are further divided into smaller lobules
that produce milk during pregnancy and breast-feeding.
Small ducts move the milk to your nipple. The
supporting tissue that gives the breast its
shape is made up of fatty tissue and fibrous
connective tissue. Breast cysts develop when
an overgrowth of glands and connective tissue
(fibrocystic changes) block milk ducts, causing
them to widen (dilate) and fill with fluid.
Microcysts
are too small to feel, but may
be seen during imaging tests, such as mammography
or ultrasound.
Macrocysts
are large enough to be felt and
can grow to about 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 centimeters)
in diameter. Large breast cysts can put pressure
on nearby breast tissue, causing breast pain
or discomfort.
The cause of breast cysts remains unknown.
Some evidence suggests that excess estrogen
in your body, which can stimulate the breast
tissue, may play a role in breast cyst development.
Fibroadenomas
Fibroadenomas
of the
breast
are noncancerous tumors composed
of fibrous and glandular tissue. Because both
fibroadenomas and
breast cancer
can appear as similar lumps, doctors
may recommend an ultrasound and possibly a tissue
sample (biopsy) to rule out cancer in some patients.
Unlike typical lumps from breast cancer, fibroadenomas
are easy to move, with clearly defined edges.
The typical case is the presence of a painless,
firm, solitary, mobile, slowly growing
lump
in the breast of a woman of child-bearing years.
Fibrodenomas can be treated by homoeopathic
drugs. At least 40 percent of cases respond
to homoeopathic drugs
Intraductal papillomas
Breasts
are made up of lobules (milk-producing glands)
and ducts (tubes that carry milk to the nipple),
which are surrounded by glandular, fibrous and
fatty tissue.
Sometimes a wart-like lump develops in one
or more of the ducts. It’s usually close to
the nipple, but can sometimes be found elsewhere
in the breast. You may feel a small lump or
notice a discharge of clear or bloodstained
fluid from the nipple. Generally intraductal
papillomas aren’t painful but some women can
experience pain around the area. All of these
may be symptoms of an intraductal papilloma.
Intraductal papillomas can occur in both
breasts at the same time and are sometimes found
by chance following breast surgery. They are
benign (not cancer) and generally do not increase
the risk of developing breast cancer. They are
most common in women over 40 and usually develop
as the breast ages and changes.
However, when an intraductal papilloma contains
atypical cells (abnormal but not cancerous),
this has been shown to slightly increase the
risk of developing breast cancer in the future.
Some people have multiple intraductal papillomas
and they also have a slightly higher risk of
developing breast cancer.
Blocked milk ducts
The ducts in
your breasts are the intricate network of canals
which carry milk from the tissues where it's
made to your nipple. Think of your milk ducts
as individual straws that all end at the tip
of your nipple and deliver milk into your baby's
mouth.
When we talk about blocked ducts
it can mean one of two things. Blocked ducts
apply to either the early stages of
mastitis
or an actual
blockage in your duct, called true blocked ducts.
The symptoms of mastitis and true blocked ducts
are the same, but the causes are different.
In both cases,
you may develop a lump in your
breast,
with a red, painful, swollen and tender patch
on the skin. The tissue around the patch will
be swollen and inflamed and will press on the
duct.
Blocked,
inflamed ducts are nearly always caused by a
back-up of
milk in your breasts
(milk stasis).
This happens when your baby does not drain your
breasts fully when she
feeds
and milk remains
in your breasts. This is most likely to occur
in the early weeks of
breastfeeding,
when you may be getting used to feeding your
baby.
If your milk
continues to be made faster than your baby can
consume it, the milk is forced out of the duct
and into the tissue of your breast. This causes
swelling and inflammation, turning the affected
part of your breast red, warm, lumpy and painful.
If traces of milk enter your bloodstream,
you will feel as if you have flu and will have
a temperature. This is also a sign of
mastitis.
This flu-like feeling may be because
your body mistakes the breast milk in your bloodstream
for a foreign protein,
and your immune system tries to fight it.
This can be corrected by appropriate homoeopathic
medicine
Milk production when a woman is not breastfeed
Lactation, defined as the secretion of milk
from the mammary glands, is completely normal
for a woman who is pregnant or just had a baby.
This is because the oxytocin hormone that is
produced after the birth of the baby, stimulates
uterine contractions and provides an impetus
for the lactation process to start.
However, in certain cases, you can have lactation
or discharge from the breasts without being
pregnant or breastfeeding. This condition is
known as galactorrhea.
Associated with a milky white discharge from
the breasts without nursing or pregnancy, galactorrhea
is a sign of some underlying problem like disorder
of the pituitary gland or side effects of medications.
It affects not only women, but also men and
infants in rare instances. Here are some of
the common causes of lactation without pregnancy.
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Medications certain medications like tranquilizers,
drugs for high pressure, and antidepressants
can result in lactation without pregnancy.
Common medications associated with galactorrhea
include agents to block dopamine and histamine
receptors and dopamine-depleting agents.
Birth control pills can also induce lactation.
This is because the estrogen in these pills
suppresses the hypothalamic secretion of
the prolactin inhibitory factor and stimulates
lactotrophs. In case the lactation is induced
by intake of any such medications, consult
a doctor immediately.
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Pituitary Tumors one of the most common
causes of galactorrhea are tumors in the
pituitary gland. Benign tumors like prolactinoma
result in the production of prolactin. Too
much prolactin in the blood causes the stimulation
of milk by the mammary glands along with
other symptoms like tenderness in the breasts,
headache, decreased sexual activity, infertility,
and irregular menstruation. These non-cancerous
tumors can affect men as well and result
in decreased sexual drive, impotence, and
enlargement of the breast tissues.
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Hypothyroidism although it is a rare cause
of galactorrhea, primary hypothyroidism
can lead to an increase in the production
of thyrotropin-releasing hormone. This leads
to the release of excess prolactin and lactation.
Hyperprolactinemia (excess of prolactin)
can also cause a drop in metabolic clearance
of prolactin and a decrease in the secretion
of dopamine.
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Chronic Renal Failure In certain rare cases,
people with chronic kidney disease have
high levels of prolactin due to the inability
of the kidneys to clear the prolactin. This
can also lead to discharge from the nipples.
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Other Causes Certain neurogenic causes can
also result in lactation without breastfeeding
or pregnancy. Extensive and prolonged breast
stimulation during sex or during breast
examination can lead to galactorrhea. Other
causes include injuries and damage to the
chest, spinal cord injuries, and tumors.
Certain herbs like fennel, fenugreek, and
blessed thistle can also induce lactation.
Sometimes, when the cause of galactorrhea
cannot be discerned, it is termed as idiopathic
galactorrhea. While it is more common in
women, even men can be affected with galactorrhea.
Testosterone deficiency, also known as male
hypogonadism, is one of the main reasons
for this. Other than lactation, testosterone
deficiency can also lead to erectile dysfunction
and loss of sexual desire. In newborns,
galactorrhea is caused by the circulation
of high estrogen from the mother to the
baby in the placenta. This causes an enlargement
of breasts along with a milky discharge,
which is often termed as witch's milk.
Homoeopathic Management of lactation or discharge
from the breasts without being pregnant or breastfeeding
Its remedies are given
in homoeopathic book called synthesis repertory.
This book mentions about 25 remedies milk production
not related to pregnancy.
Mastitis
Mastitis is an infection of the breast tissue that results in breast
pain, swelling, warmth and redness of the breast.
If you have mastitis, you might also experience
fever and chills. Mastitis most commonly affects
women who are breast-feeding (lactation mastitis),
although sometimes this condition can occur
in women who aren't breast-feeding.
In most cases, lactation mastitis occurs within the first three months
after giving birth (postpartum), but it can
happen later during breast-feeding. The condition
can leave you feeling exhausted and run-down,
making it difficult to care for your baby.
Sometimes mastitis leads a mother to wean her baby before she intends
to. But you can continue breast-feeding while
you have mastitis.
Symptoms
With mastitis, signs and symptoms can appear suddenly and may include:
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Breast tenderness or warmth to the touch
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Generally feeling ill (malaise)
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Swelling of the breast
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Pain or a burning sensation continuously or while breast-feeding
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Skin redness, often in a wedge-shaped pattern
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Fever of 101 F (38.3 C) or greater
Although mastitis usually occurs in the first several weeks of breast-feeding,
it can happen anytime during breast-feeding.
Lactation mastitis tends to affect only one
breast — not both breasts.
Homoeopathic management of Breast related condition
in our clinic
In our clinic we manage mastitis,
fibrocystic breast disease,
breast cyst and Fibroadenomas considering
wholistic
aspect of the patient and their food habits,
life style, psychological set up which all contribute
to
effective cure of fibrocystic
breast disease.
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