Menstrual Pain - HomeoSource

Choose a remedy: No one has all the symptoms so choose based on the most prominent ones. If symptoms change, take a remedy that matches your new symptoms.

Dosage: For acute pain, take 12X every 2 hours or 30C every four hours until improvement occurs.*

If no improvement after 2 doses, select a different remedy.
Repeat if symptoms recur.
Or, see the Dosage Chart

Note: These remedies may help in the short term, but if menstrual pain is recurrent, or there is significant abdominal pain, especially with fever, tenderness, vaginal discharge, you should see a medical professional. A doctor can diagnose any underlying disease and a professional homeopath may be able to find a constitutional remedy that addresses the underlying reason for your pain.

Symptoms	Remedy
Menstrual cramps Discomfort Aches Cramps View Remedy	Cyclease Cramp Multi-remedy by Boiron Follow package directions
Formulated for young adults Menstrual cramps Backache Irritability Pain View Remedy	Young Adult Moon Multi-remedy by Hylands Follow package directions
Menstrual cramps View Remedy	Menstrual Cramps Multi-remedy by Hylands Follow package directions
Intense pain comes and goes suddenly May be worse on right side Worse right before flow starts Throbbing pain Pelvic pressure as though organs will fall out Flow is heavy, bright red, hot, clotted, may gush Headache Restless Better: Bending backward Sitting upright Pressure to genitals or abdomen Worse: Motion Walking Being jarred View Remedy	Belladonna
Cramping pain worse before flow starts Pain flies all directions to other body parts Low back pain before period begins Severe cramps with only a little flow Dizziness before period begins Aching and soreness of lower limbs Stomach cramps with indigestion Scant flow Continuous uterine spasms but flow normal extends downwards flies to other parts View Remedy	Caulophyllum
Colicky/crampy pain from belly button to genitals Ovarian pain before flow starts Burning in ovaries May radiate to thighs Cramps may start before flow Restless, irritable May be worse after being angered Better: Hard pressure on lower abdomen Bending over double Warmth Motion View Remedy	Colocynthis
Pain but very little flow Pains can move from place to place May cry out in pain Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea with pain Abdominal distension Headaches Thirstless Chilly Chilliness increases with pain Crave rich, fatty foods Irritable, weepy, moody, wants comforting Worse Heat Better: Open air Consolation View Remedy	Pulsatilla
Headaches in days leading to period Severe uterine spasms Pain flies across pelvis from side to side May extend to thighs Electric sensations Pain first day of flow to end Low or upper back pain during period Pain causes her to bend over But may not relieve Pain increases with amount of flow Joint pain with period Worse: Motion Cold weather Better: Warmth, pressure View Remedy	Cimicifuga
Sudden excruciating pain in uterus, abdomen, back Takes breath away Uterine pain may be before period starts Ovarian pain – shooting Membranes in blood Pelvic organs feel achy, congested Bearing down sensation during periods Restless View Remedy	Viburnum Opulis
Very angry about pain Overly sensitive to pain Snappish Fault-finding Severe cramping pain causing her to cry out Feeling of weight or bearing down in pelvic organs Dark flow, foul odor Restless Worse: Night After becoming angered Drinking coffee Better: Warmth Motion View Remedy	Chamomilla
Similar to Colocynthis Sharp, radiating pain from uterus (all directions) Spasmotic pain, like colic Pain before flow or during May be better after flow starts Pain around belly button, uterus,ovaries Radiating pain May have membraneous tissue in flow Diarrhea before or during period Better: Warmth Hard Pressure Bending double Movement View Remedy	Magnesia phosphoricum Dosage: 6X or 9X dissolved in 4 ounces warm water Take as sips or 30C as stated above
Cramping pain like labor From abdomen to chest or low back/sacrum Irregular periods May arrive early Dark blood Desire for stool with menstrual cramping May be constipated Nausea, vomiting, headache Chills easily Irritable Sensitive to light, noise and odors Better: Heat Pressure Rest Worse: Morning View Remedy	Nux vomica
Much cramping, cutting pain in uterus/ovaries Extreme weakness during periods Severe headache with nausea Hemorrhoids may follow painful periods Loss of sleep Sensation of swelling in uterus during periods View Remedy	Cocculus
Extremes of pain – like sharp, nerve pain No pain, or Extreme, agonizing pain Ovarian pain Worse left side extending into thigh Extending along nerve into thigh Pain radiates to hips, down legs, back no relief in any position Spasmotic pain – labor like Agonizing bearing down sensation Desire to take a deep breath View Remedy	Xanthoxylum
Pains feel like all internal organs will fall out Indifferent to loved ones Irritable Headache Bladder incontinence Better: Exercise Pulling legs up Warmth View Remedy	Sepia
Stinging pain in ovarian region Violent bearing-down pains Scanty, dark, bloody mucus Scanty dark urine PMS with water retention View Remedy	Apis
Onset after big change in life Pain in breasts before period Diarrhea before period Increased gas with period Irregular periods Pain in low back Chilly Irritable, demanding Bearing down sensation Better: Sitting Pressure Bending forward Worse Cold drafts Motion 2-4 am View Remedy	Kali carbonicum
Dark blood without clots Feels better when normal flow starts Left ovarian pain PMS May be talkative Better: Warmth After period begins Worse: Before period After or during sleep Tight clothes around abdomen View Remedy	Lachesis
Pain with coldness Cold perspiration Vomiting and diarrhea Fainting, collapse from least exertion Better: Warmth Walking Worse: Exertion Cold Eating fruit View Remedy	Veratrum album
Heavy, bright red flow Cramps and pain into back Irritable Chilly Poor nutrition May crave smoked meats Worse: Puberty Change of weather Before period Better: Lying down Motion View Remedy	Calcarea phosphoricum
Profuse flow View Remedy	Sabina
Painful periods with migraines and vomiting View Remedy	Gelsemium
Pain with the slightest motion Pain shooting up the vagina View Remedy	Bryonia

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