Infertility or difficulty conceiving
One of the most important reason people see homeopathic treatment is to aid them in becoming pregnant and sustaining a health pregnancy and birth. Women have been known to conceive following the administration of a good constitutional homeopathic remedy even when they are not trying. But for those couples having difficulty conceiving, homeopathy can be a huge help.
Couples who have difficulties conceiving often find themselves in physical and emotional turmoil. Deciding whether or not to take the plunge and have IVF treatment often brings up all sorts of issues that only the partners themselves can really understand. Sometimes women will undergo several cycles of expensive fertility treatment and still not become pregnant or carry a baby to term. There are health issues surrounding this a fertility clinic may or may not address directly and fully.
Some common causes of fertility difficulties include health problems such as fibroids, endometriosis, blocked fallopian tubes, polycystic ovary syndrome, difficulties with ovulation, poor egg or sperm quality, low testosterone, problems with sperm production or motility, Other blocks to a successful conception are the absence of menstruation following long term use of birth control pills, repeated or incomplete miscarriage, drug and alcohol use, environmental toxicity and emotional issues such as grief, anger, and untreated trauma.
Homeopathy and Fertility
Homeopathy offers an effective, safe, and painless alternative to more invasive fertility treatments. Homeopathy looks at the whole person and considers the cause of conception difficulties and treats that cause – often removing the blocks to conception and leading the way to a healthy, natural pregnancy. Sometimes the results are incredibly quick and straightforward. Masha, a woman in her 30s, came to see me as she and her partner will finding after a year or more she still wasn’t pregnant. During our consultation it became apparent she still was affected by issues from her previous relationship which had not gone well. One remedy administered and Masha was pregnant by her second follow up two months later. Some Examples From My Practice (names are changed)
Twenty four year old Rachel was unable to conceive a baby because her menstruation disappeared after coming off eight years on the Pill. She came to me six months later, her periods still absent, and following treatment with the homeopathic remedy her periods reestablished and she became pregnant, giving birth to a healthy baby boy.
Melanie and her husband Charlie tried for three years to have a second baby after their son was born. Doctors told them it was because Charlie had a low motility and a condition known as a varicocele which were preventing conception. Within two weeks of Melanie and Charlie each taking a homeopathic remedy, Melanie was pregnant, and their daughter is now six years old.
Amanda came to see me because she was unable to conceive a second baby. She had suffered a miscarriage the previous year and was still silently grieving this loss. Every month she became depressed as her friends became pregnant with second babies and she did not. After coming for homeopathic treatment for three months she took a remedy specifically for the grief of the miscarriage and was pregnant the following month.
A couple, Ben and Satchko, around 40 years old who’d I’d seen for years came to me when they were finding conception difficult. They were encouraged by several people to see a fertility clinic with the idea of just checking it out. On their visit they found themselves pressured and had two unsuccessful rounds of IVF. I asked them to give me just a couple of months during their break and treated them both. Satchko conceived right in the middle of that break and had a very healthy and successful pregnancy.
One of the most important reason people see homeopathic treatment is to aid them in becoming pregnant and sustaining a health pregnancy and birth.
What Remedies Should You Take?
When it comes to prescribing homeopathic remedies, every body is different. We all react to illnesses in a different way; so one remedy may help one family member while another needs something totally different. This is just a quick guide to help you find the right remedy for your symptoms, if you’re interested in prescribing from home. There are several other remedies that may also be of use when coping with the flu, and I’ll explore them in more detail during my webinar.
Belladonna: This remedy is best for a flu that comes on suddenly with a high fever and glassy eyes. Sensitivity to light is a major feature, as thirst for drinks with lemon. They may also have delirium and a dry fever without sweat.
Nux Vomica: If the patient is very chilly, craving hot drinks, sensitive to nose and light and agitated by everything. This person may have both cold and gastric symptoms.
Mercurius Solubilis: This flu patient will have swollen glands and a sore throat, a bad taste in the mouth, and trouble regulating their body temperature.
Gelsemium: This remedy is best for flu that comes on slowly over hours or days. We usually see decreased thirst, chills, and painful skin during a fever, aches and pains in the limbs and a feeling of heaviness in the muscles. They may find it hard to lift their head from the pillow.
Bryonia: Bryonia is great for flu that looks a lot like Belladonna but presents with a slow onset. You could be very thirsty for plenty of water, pain when moving and discomfort that spreads all over, even when breathing.
Arsenicum: If you’re struck by gastric flu this season, this is often the right remedy. It helps with vomiting and diarrhea, anxiety about being left alone, and restlessness. You may be very weak and want to take small sips of tea or water.
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