Authored by Dr Harsh Sharma, Edited and Peer Reviewed by Dr. Pooja Sharma

Published December 7, 2023, Last updated December 7, 2023

Painful menses is a common occurrence in females. Usually there is pain in the abdomen, back, thighs and legs. Dysmenorrhea is the medical term for this problem.  It is so common that a lot of females consider it as normal. The following 5 homeopathic medicines for painful menses are very effective –

1. Pulsatilla
2. Belladonna
3. Mag Phos
4. Nux Vomica
5. Cimicifuga

   Before we come to the indications suggesting the use of these homeopathic medicines for painful menses, let us understand the problem better.

Is it normal to have painful menses?

Just because the problem is quite common, females tend to think that it is normal to have painful menses. The fact is that it is not normal. Menstruation is a physiological process. There is no need for it be painful. In case pain occurs during periods, it needs to be treated.

What are the symptoms of dysmenorrhea or painful menses?

As is evident from the term itself, the most important symptom is pain. This pain may be present in lower abdomen, back, thighs and legs. The nature and severity of pain varies from one female to another. Some patients have mild pain. In others, the pain is severe. It may be so severe in some cases that one is forced to be in bed.

While some have cramping pains, others feel discomfort only. In some cases the pain is in the abdomen or lower abdomen. In others, the pain occurs in the back or legs.

Some other symptoms too accompany the pain. Nausea or vomiting are commonly present with the pain. Irritability is also present in some cases. Some patients lose appetite.

In most of the cases, the onset of pain is a little before the menses. The pain usually gets better when the flow begins or at the most by the second day. Hot fomentation or bending double also relieves pain.

Treatment for painful menses or dysmenorrhea

The mainstay of the allopathic system of medicine for the treatment of painful menses is painkillers. They don’t have any lasting treatment for dysmenorrhea. Most females keep taking painkillers during every menstrual cycle. This happens as the allopathic system of medicine can do no better. Even patients start thinking that this is normal. There is no need to think so.

Homeopathy for menstrual cramps

Homeopathy is very effective in curing menstrual cramps. The best part is that the homeopathic medicines are not only able to relieve pain, but also cure the tendency to have menstrual cramps. This means that after some time of treatment, the problem is completely cured. One is able to get rid of the problem permanently. The need to take painkillers no longer remains.

5 best Homeopathic medicines for Painful menses

There are dozens of medicines that can be indicated according to the symptoms. All of the medicines have given wonderful results in my hands. Here I have compiled a list of the most commonly used medicines. The list has been named as the 5 best Homeopathic medicines for painful menses.

1. Pulsatilla- best homeopathic medicine for periods pain with changeable moods

2. Belladonna- best in homeopathy for menstrual cramps with intense and sudden pains

3. Mag Phos- best homeopathic medicine for menstrual pain relieved by warmth

4. Nux Vomica- best in homeopathy for period pain with diarrhoea

5. Cimicifuga- best homeopathic remedy for menstrual cramps

Here is a brief description of the medicines mentioned above. I am giving the prominent symptoms of the medicines to give an idea. This does not mean that only these 5 medicines will be sufficient to cure every case. One has to go beyond these medicines often depending upon the symptoms of each individual. Nevertheless, these are very important and commonly used medicines.

1. Pulsatilla-One of the best homeopathic medicines for painful menses

Pulsatilla is the most commonly indicated medicine. It suits the mild, gentle and docile females much more. Changeable mood is common. There is a tendency to cry at the slightest cause. Menses are usually late. The patient usually feels better in open air. There is little thirst.

2. Belladonna- One of the best homeopathic medicines for painful menses with intense and sudden pain

When pains are intense and start suddenly, Belladonna is one of the best homeopathic medicines for painful menses. The characteristic here is that the pains start and stop suddenly. Pain may be cramping in nature. The face becomes hot, red and flushed. Menses are bright red. The flow is too profuse and often starts early.

3. Mag Phos- One of the best homeopathic medicines for painful menses relieved by warmth

In cases where pain is relieved by application of external warmth, Mag Phos is one of the best homeopathic medicines for painful menses. Application of pressure relieves the pain eg pressure ameliorates the backache. The menses are dark, stringy and too early. It affects the right side more commonly. The pain increases at night and from cold.

4. Nux Vomica- One of the best homeopathy medicine for period pain with diarrhoea

When there is constant urging to stool along with pain in the abdomen, Nux Vomica is one of the best homeopathic medicines for painful menses. Passing stools temporarily relieves the pains. Warmth also ameliorates the pains. Chilliness accompanies the pains. The patient becomes irritable and gets angry easily. The flow is irregular or prolonged.

5. Cimicifuga- One of the best homeopathic medicines for painful menses with crampy pains

When there are pains that are crampy in nature, Cimicifuga is one of the best homeopathic medicines for painful menses. The cramps increase as the flow increases. The pains are in the lower abdomen and shoot upward or down the thighs. For nervous women, it is one of the best homeopathic medicines for painful menses, when other symptoms match.