Stress-Induced Menstrual Irregularities In Indian Working Women: A Homoeopathic Perspective
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Stress, menstrual irregularities, HPA axis, HPO axis, Homoeopathy etc.Abstract
Menstrual irregularities (cycle length changes, oligomenorrhea, amenorrhea, polymenorrhea, menorrhagia and dysmenorrhea) are common and can impair productivity and quality of life among working women. Psychological stress-particularly chronic work-related stress-disrupts the hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal (HPG/HPO) axis via the hypothalamic-pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis and is a significant, often under-recognized contributor to menstrual dysfunction. In India, studies indicate a high prevalence of menstrual complaints among working women and link these to stress and workplace factors. Complementary therapies, including individualized homoeopathy, are used by some women for menstrual complaints; however, the evidence base is mixed with few high-quality randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews showing inconclusive results. This review synthesizes physiological mechanisms, epidemiological evidence (with emphasis on working women and Indian data), and its homoeopathic management as integrated clinical approach.
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