Folliculinum - a key women's remedy

 

Today I started working with a new patient, who had been on the oral contraceptive pill (OCP) for 8 years and although she’s now been off the OCP for nearly five months, her menstrual cycle still hasn’t returned. She’s really disheartened because she’s ready to conceive (and thought it would be straightforward) but without ovulating, it isn’t possible  

The OCP suppresses your ovaries and shuts down ovulation, which is why it can take months for a healthy and regular cycle to return after long term OCP use. 

Another leading causes of anovulation (lack of ovulation) is PCOS. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is driven by excess androgen (male hormones) and anovulatory cycles. There are 4 types of PCOS - it’s important to identify the type of PCOS you have, as it determines the best approach for treating PCOS. The four types of PCOS are post-pill PCOS, insulin-resistant PCOS, adrenal PCOS and inflammation PCOS.

My top recommendations for stimulating ovulation (and addressing PCOS):

  • Folliculinum - a homeopathic medicine to stimulate ovulation and support healthy menstrual cycles. It can help switch on hormones (especially if the ovaries have been ‘switched off’ due to contraception such as oral contraceptive pill, depo shots, etc.), stimulate ovulation, increase cervical mucous and help regulate menstrual cycles.

  • Zinc - 75% of Aussie women are estimated to be zinc deficient. Zinc is a hormone balancing mineral that zinc improves ovarian function, lowers androgens and supports progesterone.

  • Herbal medicine, especially licorice, peony, vitex and ginger; these herbs can block androgen receptors, support liver detoxification (which helps eliminate excess oestrogen), increase progesterone and balance hormones

  • Inositol - can lower insulin levels, increase ovulation frequency and and improve egg quality

A little more on Folliculinum

Folliculinum is a homeopathic remedy, made from oestrogen, and helps with the oestrogen surge leading up to ovulation, which is why folliculinm stimulates ovulation and helps with cervical mucous production. Without healthy stringy cervial mucous, mid-cycle, the sperm cannot swim up to fertilise the egg.

It’s also a highly indicated remedy for mid-cycle and menstrual issues such as hormonal migraines, spotting and mood swings.

Research shows Folliculinum is one of the leading homeopathic medicines for hormonal imbalances, including PMT, PCOS, endometriosis, irregular cycles and fertility challenges.

One study showed a 50% reduction of PMT symptoms after women were prescribed Folliculinum for 6 months.

Folliculinum is best taken mid-cycle, to support oestrogen and ovulation. I often recommend one dose (2 drops/2 pills of Folliculinum ) for days 10-14 of the cycle. And for those on my fertility program they will take an additional dose of folliculinum, once weekly, to help with the LH surge and oestrogen surge leading up to ovulation.

After just 1-2 months of using Folliculinum I find a lot of women experience more predictable, regular or shorter cycles (sometimes cycles drop from 40+ days to 26-30 days or absent periods return), cervical mucous becomes visible and libido increases.

Folliculinum is included as a core remedy in the fertility program and you receive it in your fertility kit.

This is not medical advice. It’s based on my own experiences. Please talk to your local homeopath, naturopath or health provider for personalised advice. 

 
 
 
Olivia McFadyen