Overuse of Steroid Leading to Irregular Mensis

Overuse of Steroid Leading to Irregular Mensis
  • Steroids are a group of organic compounds found in various types of fungi, plants, and animals.
  • Group of steroids prescribed to manage neurofibromatosis are known as corticosteroids and another group of steroids that are used by athletes are called anabolic steroids
  • According to studies it has been proved that there are many drugs that can cause a change in the mensis pattern along with its character and duration.
  • Sometimes it has also been noticed that some women face amenorrhea whereas others are prone to uterine bleeding.

A diverse range of side effects according to medicinal property

  • There are two types of steroids that have different courses of action on different females
  • Anabolic steroids may cause irregular mensis while corticosteroids may cause intermenstrual bleeding or delayed cycles.
  • Birth control pills can often lead to amenorrhea
  • Anticoagulation medications may increase the intensity of menstrual bleeding
  • NSAID causes a decrease in menstrual flow
  • Antipsychotics cause Irregular mensis due to increase prolactin levels
  • Antiepileptic medications lead to irregular menstrual cycle patterns.

SYMPTOMS OF OVERUSE OF STEROIDS

  • Infertility
  • Irregular Menstrual Cycle
  • Development of masculine features such as facial hair, broad shoulders , deep voice
  • Shrinking of breast tissue
  • Presence of acne and scar formation on the skin.
  • Extreme anxiety
  • Psychosis
  • Depression
  • Libido

Dangerous Complications due to overdose of steroids

  • Coma
  • Seizures
  • Loss of hearing
  • Irregular heart rate
  • Stroke

Medications that affect the menstrual pattern

  • Steroid medications such as prednisolone can affect periods and make them irregular prolonged and sometimes heavier.
  • A glucocorticoid used for the treatment of pemphigus leads to increase abnormal uterine bleeding

Homeopathic Management

  • Bovista

This is a great remedy for irregularities of menstrual problems. Diarrhea is accompanied during mensis. Women feel awkward clumsy and continuously drop things due to swollen hands and feet.

  • Calcarea Carbonicum

Fatigue, anxiety, and overwhelmed feeling are present which suggest this remedy. This woman may have problems with weight gain.Mensis often come too early and lasts too long. A general feeling of chilliness with clammy hands and feet and cravings for sweets and eggs are an indication of this remedy.

  • Pulsatilla

This remedy is very helpful in young girls having complaints of menstrual problems There is the scanty flow of mensis with irritability, weeping and depressed feeling menstrual flow can be accompanied by queasy feelings, nausea, and faintness. The timing amount and nature of menstrual flow are changeable .complaints aggravated by warmth and relief by cold.

  • Kreosotum

Headache, nausea, and heavy flow that makes genitals more sensitive irritated, and swollen are an indication of this remedy Mensis are either too short and scanty and sometimes have excessive flow with prolonged duration.

  • Nux Vomica

Uncomfortable irregular menstrual flow can be experienced often with a nagging urge to move the bowels before the flow begins Constricted feeling is present which may extend to the rectum .women often feels chilly and improve from warmth and rest.

Homeo Care Clinic

Dr.Vaseem Choudhary along with his team has treated many patients successfully with menstrual problems due to overuse of steroids. So if you or your family member is looking for a cure please visit Homeo Care Clinic, Pune for further assistance.