Anaemia In Females Of Reproductive Age Group, Conventional Treatment With Side Effects And Homoeopathic Approach – A Review

Abstract

Anaemia is one of the most common nutritional and public health disorders affecting females of reproductive age group worldwide, particularly in developing countries like India. It is characterized by reduced hemoglobin concentration resulting in diminished oxygen carrying capacity of blood. Iron deficiency remains the most common cause, though nutritional deficiencies, menstrual blood loss, pregnancy, parasitic infestations, and chronic diseases also contribute significantly. Anaemia adversely affects physical health, cognitive performance, immunity, maternal health, and quality of life. Conventional treatment mainly includes iron supplementation, folic acid, vitamin therapy, dietary correction, and blood transfusion in severe cases. However, these treatments may produce adverse effects such as constipation, gastritis, nausea, metallic taste, allergic reactions, and iron overload. Homoeopathy adopts an individualized and holistic approach based on symptom totality, constitution, susceptibility, and underlying causes. Remedies like Ferrum phosphoricum, Calcarea phosphorica, China officinalis, Pulsatilla, Natrum muriaticum, and Sepia are frequently indicated according to individual symptomatology. This review highlights the epidemiology, causes, conventional treatment with side effects, and homoeopathic management of anaemia in females of reproductive age group.