Homeopathy has a lot to offer in terms of homeopathic remedies for menstrual cramps. Pulsatilla is one of the most often indicated remedies for this problem.

Menstrual cramps are the most common complaint for women. This pain is caused by muscle contractions and cramps that inhibit blood flow to the lining of the uterus.

Some women may also suffer from nausea or diarrhoea with menstrual pain and feel tired or irritable with it. 
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Most women feel that period pain is something that they have to deal with and become resigned to suffering with it monthly and end up living on painkillers for a few days of the month.

If you have been taking the pill to regulate your cycle or it has been prescribed for period pains but it has not helped or it has created new problems, have a look at ways to naturally detox with homeopathic remedies and balance your cycle.

Homeopathic remedies are safe and natural and work wonders for period pain.

Below are some which are frequently indicated for period pain.

DOSING HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES IN ACUTE MENSTRUAL PAIN

• Usually, the remedies work well in 30 or 200c and the repetition of the remedies or dosing depends on the intensity of the symptoms.

• The remedies can be repeated every 10-15 minutes for an hour to start with and then repeast as needed. I always advise to make a liquid dose in a glass of water and sip as required.

• ​Start with 30c and if it helps but does not hold move on to 200c.

6 HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES TO HELP WITH MENSTRUAL CRAMPS. PULSATILLA 200 IS ONE OF THE TOP REMEDIES.
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​PULSATILLA 30,200
This is the leading homeopathic remedy for menstrual cramps in young girls. This remedy is also helpful for rebalancing menstrual cycles and bring regularity to the cycle.

The pain intensifies as the blood flow increases with severe cramps that may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, or even loose stools.

The discomfort can radiate to the thighs and lower back, with backaches often occurring before menstruation begins.

You may feel highly emotional and tearful during this time, with even small things bringing you to tears.

Do you remember that we talked about Pulsatilla as a remedy for transitions? Hence, you can now understand why it is often indicated for childhood, adolescence, pregnancy or even menopause.

Transition is defined as a change from one state to another, and all of these 4 states above for which Pulsatilla is indicated are periods of change. And with any transition, there is a period of uncertainty and insecurity, living the old and embracing the new. It is like trying a new outfit in a store; it takes a few looks in the mirror before we see ourselves comfortable with the new clothes!

Pulsatilla is one of the most known remedies in our Materia Medica for “irresolution” and changeability of symptoms; hence this is often the image matched during those stages. To complement this, one of the main affinities is the Female organs, hence so helpful for women.

For rebalancing menstrual cyles in young girls, Pulsatilla 200 every 3rd day for 8 weeks.

BELLADONNA 200 
This is a good remedy for period pain where the pain may feel like throbbing and the blood is gushing, bright red and feels hot. You may also have the feeling as if everything will come out of the genitals- or a feeling of dragging and pressure on that area.

Cutting pains from hip to hip.

Often the menstrual pain is accompanied by a throbbing headache.

MAGNESIA PHOSPHORICA 200

This remedy is one of the best antispasmodic remedies and very helpful with period pain or menstrual cramps.

Sudden waves of pain or intermittent pain that feels like severe cramping or cutting pain.

Often this remedy is indicated in period pain that is relieved by hot applications or warmth to the abdomen. For instande you can find relief by taking a hot bath or placing a hot bottle water or heating pad in the area.

This remedy is often indicated in cramps preceding the flow and they get better as the bleeding starts.But it can also be helpful for cramps before the period starts.

This remedy is also helpful for ovarian neuralgic pain with shooting pains like lightning.

This remedy works best when taken liquid in a warm glass of water. Learn how to make liquid remedies at home!

SEPIA 30, 200
This remedy has a heavy, bearing down pain feeling with a very light flow. 

The person needing this remedy may feel extremely tired and low mood before or during the menses.

There may be constipation before the menses with it.

The person needing this remedy may be angry and irritable and wants to be left alone. This is specially prominent towards husband or her own children.

This is also a great remedy for regulating menses in young girls or after pregnancy. It can be taken in 200c every 3rd day for 8 weeks.

CIMICIFUGA 200

This is an important female remedy affecting the female organs-uterus and ovaries and it is indicated for puberty or perimenopause.

This is a remedy for ovarian pain that shoots down the thighs or from ovary to ovary that feels across the pelvis from hip to hip.

The pain is aching, and violent, shooting here and there or shock like.

The menses tend to be copius, dark and coagulated with backacke. They tend to be irregular in time and amount and the more blood it flows, the worse the pain.

COLOCYNTHIS 200
Cramp-like pain can be felt mostly (but not exclusively it can also be alternating between ovaries) in the left ovarian region and the pain is so intense that they may feel nauseated and may vomit with it. The pain is very intense and you will feel quite restles with it.

You may feel as if deep stiches on the ovaries. The pain feels like cutting, coliky and comes in waves.

The left side where the ovary is can feel swollen and the descending colon can feel had with the active pain.

The pain may feel relived by bending double . Pressure to the area also provides some relief.

This is also a good remedy for pain from ovarian cysts.

VERATRUM ALBUM 200
The main characteristic of this remedy is severe period pain with cramps that comes with nausea, severe vomiting and purgin.

Some women may experience sudden collapse with the pain.

Violent retching and vomiting and faint feeling .Cold sweat on the forehead and general coldness can also be a part of the symptoms.
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BANERJI PROTOCOL TIP

For those suffering every month with severe pain, the Banerjies use the following protocols to help reduce the severity of the chronic condition:

• For primary dysmenorrhea Pulsatilla 30 one dose every other day for 3 months

• Secondary dysmenorrhea Sepia 200 every 3rd day