Key Indications of Pulsatilla in PCOD with case

Pulsatilla is a frequently indicated remedy in PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease) when symptoms match its constitutional picture.

Key Indications of Pulsatilla in PCOD

  1. Menstrual Symptoms

    • Menses are delayed, scanty, and late or sometimes absent (amenorrhoea).
    • Flow is intermittent—stops and starts again.
    • Menstrual blood is thick, dark, or changeable in color.

  2. Associated Complaints

    • Hormonal imbalance with acne, hair fall, and weight changes.
    • Digestive issues like bloating and heaviness after meals.
    • May also have wandering pains in abdomen or pelvis.

  3. Mental & Emotional State

    • Mild, timid, weepy, seeks comfort and company.
    • Feels better in open air and worse in warm, closed rooms.

  4. Constitution

    • Often suited to fair, blonde, or light-complexioned individuals, but not exclusively.
    • Cravings for cold food, ice creams, and sweets, but aversion to fatty food.

Potency & Dosage

  • Pulsatilla 30C or 200C: Once or twice a week, depending on symptom intensity.
  • Avoid frequent repetition unless symptoms return.
  • Should be prescribed by a qualified homeopath after complete case study.

Here is a sample Pulsatilla case for PCOD:

Patient Profile

  • Age: 22 years
  • Chief Complaint: Irregular periods for the last 8 months

Case History

  • Menstrual History:

    • Periods delayed by 15–20 days or sometimes missed for two months.
    • Flow is scanty, thick, dark red, sometimes clotted, and lasts 2–3 days.
    • Periods start, stop for a day, and then start again.

  • Associated Symptoms: 

    • Mild lower abdominal pain before menses.
    • Occasional headache and heaviness after eating rich food.
    • Pimples around chin and jawline.

  • Mental & Emotional State:

    • Mild, gentle, tearful nature; cries easily when consoled.
    • Feels better in open air and worse in warm, closed rooms.

  • Physical General:

    • Fair complexion, slightly plump build.
    • Craving for sweets and cold food; aversion to greasy food.

Investigations

  • USG: Multiple small cysts in both ovaries, suggestive of PCOD.
  • Hormonal Profile: Slightly raised LH/FSH ratio.

Prescription

  • Pulsatilla 200C, one dose, repeated after 15 days.
  • Follow-up:
    • After one month – menses appeared naturally, though slightly delayed.
    • Acne reduced, mood improved.
    • Continued with constitutional support over three months.


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