Homeopathic Hormone Replacement Therapy

Menopause is when a woman's menstrual cycle ceases entirely as a natural part of the aging process. Many problems may arise due to the fluctuation in a woman's of estrogen and progesterone levels. Hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, may be advised for some women, including homeopathic hormone replacement.

Significance

• Many women prefer the use of natural remedies over conventional treatments, such as Premarin, where the estrogen used in its fabrication is obtained from pregnant mare's urine. Also used are other artificial forms of the lacking hormones in pill, patch, or cream form. The overall health risks of taking conventional HRTs outweigh the benefits, such as links to breast and uterine cancers. Homeopathic remedies treat menopausal problems with highly diluted substances. These are mainly given in tablet form, and help the body to self-heal.

Features

• Homeopathic remedies are used as an HRT alternative. Homeopathic doctors treat a woman's menopausal symptoms via constitutional treatments. Through this process, a homeopathic doctor chooses a specific remedy and course of action according to a woman's total symptoms and her physical, mental, and emotional state.

Considerations

• A homeopathic doctor will try to avoid administering multiple remedies at the same time. They will not give a second dose of the treatment until the first dose ceases to act. Each case is different and the doctor will treat each one accordingly. A homeopathic doctor may also be able to direct women to a dietitian and exercise specialist who can help with a proper diet and workout program to maintain proper bone density, muscle suppleness and strength, and weight control. Women tend to suffer from osteoporosis during this time and need a calcium-rich diet. The exercise will also aid in weight control, another problem that presents itself with hormonal changes during menopause.

Function

• Remedies for individual symptoms may be prescribed. For depression, nervousness, or irritability, a woman may receive Aconitum napellus, Arum metallicum, belladonna, chamomilla, Gelsemium sempervirums, and others.

  For hot flashes and night sweats, recommended would be sepia, Lachesis mutus, belladonna, valeriana, sanguinaria, and others.

  For constipation, the recommended are sepia, hydrastis, Magnesia muriatica, Magnesia phosphorica, and Iris versicolor.

  For involuntary urination, prescribed are pulsatilla, and Zincum metallicum.

  For painful intercourse, prescribed are Apis mellifica, and belladonna.

  For vaginal dryness, prescribed are belladonna, bryonia, and lycopodium.

Finding a Qualified Homeopathic Doctor

• Ask your medical practitioner for advice on finding a qualified, licensed homeopathic practitioner. You may also ask friends, relatives and other women presently or at one time using this type of therapy. Information is also available on the internet and at your local library.