Hormones control every step of conception: the growth and release of an egg, the preparation of the womb and the maintenance of early pregnancy. When this delicate balance is disturbed, ovulation may become irregular or stop altogether. This page explains how hormonal problems cause infertility, the tests and conventional options, and how Welling Homeopathy approaches them.
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Hormonal infertility at a glance
- Main problem: irregular or absent ovulation (anovulation), which accounts for about 20% of female infertility.
- Common causes: PCOS, high prolactin, thyroid disorders, raised male hormones and pituitary imbalance.
- Main signs: irregular or absent periods, acne, excess hair growth and weight changes.
- Key tests: FSH, LH, prolactin, thyroid, testosterone and a pelvic ultrasound.
- Our approach: individualised, non-hormonal homeopathic treatment, tailored to the cause.
What is hormonal problems affecting fertility?
The pituitary is a small gland situated at the base of the brain which responds to hormonal signals from the ovaries and the hypothalamus. Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) are produced by the pituitary gland, and deregulation of its hormonal secretions affects about 10% of women who suffer from anovulation.
Problems with ovulation are one of the leading causes of female infertility, accounting for about 20% of cases. Some women ovulate irregularly or do not ovulate at all, which is called anovulation. When women have problems with ovulation it is usually because they have hormonal imbalances such as too much prolactin, a milk-producing hormone that suppresses ovulation, or an overproduction of male hormones (androgens, such as testosterone).
Symptoms of hormonal problems affecting fertility
Common symptoms include:
- Irregular, infrequent or absent periods
- Acne and oily skin
- Excess dark hair on the face or body
- Weight gain, particularly around the abdomen
- Milky discharge from the breasts (high prolactin)
- Hot flushes or night sweats in early menopause
- Tiredness, mood swings and poor sleep
- Difficulty in conceiving
Causes and risk factors of hormonal problems affecting fertility
Common causes and risk factors include:
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- High prolactin
- Underactive or overactive thyroid
- Overproduction of male hormones (androgens)
- Pituitary gland imbalance (FSH and LH)
- Premature ovarian insufficiency and low ovarian reserve
- Stress, extreme weight loss or gain and heavy exercise
- Some medicines
How hormonal problems affecting fertility is diagnosed
Hormonal problems are diagnosed through:
- Blood tests for FSH, LH, prolactin, TSH, testosterone and AMH
- Pelvic ultrasound to look at the ovaries
- Ovulation tracking with a diary, tests or scans
- Blood sugar and insulin tests, since PCOS is linked to insulin resistance
- A review of your cycles, weight and symptoms
Warning signs: when to get urgent help
Please see a doctor promptly if there is:
- No periods for more than three months, when not pregnant
- Milky breast discharge, severe headaches or vision changes (a possible pituitary cause)
- Very heavy or prolonged bleeding
- Sudden severe pelvic pain
- Trying to conceive for a year (six months if over 35) without success
Conventional treatment options
Conventional treatment depends on the cause:
- Lifestyle changes such as healthy weight and exercise
- Treatment of thyroid and prolactin problems with tablets
- Ovulation-inducing medicines such as clomiphene or letrozole
- Metformin for insulin resistance in PCOS
- Hormone injections, IUI or IVF when simpler treatment fails
Homeopathic medicines commonly considered for hormonal problems affecting fertility
These medicines are commonly considered in homeopathy for hormonal problems affecting fertility, with the symptom picture traditionally associated with each. They are listed for general information, not as a prescription.
Pulsatilla: delayed, scanty or changeable periods, in mild and weepy women.
Sepia: irregular periods with a dragging feeling in the pelvis, tiredness and irritability.
Natrum muriaticum: irregular periods after grief or emotional hurt.
Calcarea carbonica: heavy or early periods with chilliness and a tendency to gain weight.
Lachesis: irregular periods with hot flushes and a talkative nature.
The right medicine is chosen only after detailed case-taking by an experienced doctor.
Wondering which medicine is right for your hormonal problems affecting fertility?
Every person with hormonal problems affecting fertility is different, and so is the medicine that works best for them. To discover the best-suited homeopathic medicines for hormonal problems affecting fertility for you, consult our experts. They will study your symptoms, your past treatment history and your personality, and then find the homeopathy medicines that suit you best.
Call +91 8080 850 950 for a 1:1 personal consultation with our experts today.
Homeopathic treatment of hormonal problems affecting fertility at Welling Homeopathy
A detailed consultation covers your cycles, symptoms and hormone reports, your weight, stress and sleep, your emotional state and your plans for a family, so that treatment is custom-made for you. Homeopathic treatment is non-hormonal.
Please continue prescribed thyroid, prolactin or other hormonal medicines unless your doctor advises otherwise, and bring all your reports.
Homeopathy is offered here as individualised, supportive care alongside your current treatment. Please do not stop, skip or change any prescribed medicine on your own; any change should be discussed with the doctor who prescribed it and with our specialists.
Dr. Sourabh Welling and the Welling Homeopathy team have over 25 years of experience treating patients, in our Mumbai clinics and online. The earlier you meet our specialists, the sooner your treatment can be planned around you.
Consult a Welling specialist for your hormonal problems affecting fertility
Do not delay: share your symptoms and reports, and our specialists will plan your personal homeopathic treatment, in person at our Mumbai clinics or online from anywhere.
Self-care and lifestyle tips
These measures support general health and may ease symptoms, but they do not replace treatment when it is needed.
- Keep a healthy weight and exercise regularly.
- Eat whole grains, pulses, vegetables, fruit and protein, and cut sugary food.
- Track your periods and ovulation in a diary.
- Manage stress and sleep well.
- Avoid smoking and limit alcohol.
- Have your thyroid and prolactin checked if your periods are irregular.
Hormonal infertility treatment in Mumbai at Welling Homeopathy
If you are looking for hormonal infertility treatment in Mumbai, you can consult Dr. Sourabh Welling, M.D., and the senior specialists of Welling Homeopathy at our Mumbai clinics, or consult online from anywhere in India and abroad. Our doctors begin with a detailed case-taking so that your treatment is custom-made for you. See the Contact page for current clinic addresses and hours, or call +91 8080 850 950.
Frequently asked questions about hormonal problems affecting fertility
1. What is the homeopathic treatment for hormonal problems and infertility?
Homeopathic treatment is individualised: the medicine is chosen after detailed case-taking, based on your cycle, symptoms and general health. Pulsatilla, Sepia, Natrum muriaticum and Calcarea carbonica are among those traditionally considered.
2. What is anovulation?
Anovulation means not releasing an egg, which causes irregular or absent periods and is a leading cause of female infertility.
3. How does high prolactin affect fertility?
Prolactin, a milk-producing hormone, suppresses ovulation when it is too high, so periods stop or become irregular.
4. Can thyroid problems cause infertility?
Yes. Both an underactive and an overactive thyroid can disturb ovulation and periods.
5. Can I consult Welling Homeopathy online for hormonal problems?
Yes. You can share your hormone reports and consult our specialists online from anywhere. We have been consulting patients online for 25 years.
6. Which is the best homeopathic medicine for hormonal infertility?
There is no single best homeopathic medicine for hormonal infertility. Pulsatilla, Sepia, Natrum muriaticum, Calcarea carbonica and Lachesis are among the medicines traditionally considered, but the right medicine depends on your symptoms, what brings them on or eases them, your general health and your personality. At Welling Homeopathy our specialists choose it after a detailed case-taking, so please consult them rather than choosing a medicine yourself.
7. How long does homeopathic treatment for hormonal infertility take?
The duration depends on how long you have had hormonal infertility, how severe it is, what treatment you have already taken and your general health. Some people notice a change in their symptoms within weeks, while others need several months of regular follow-up. Your specialist will explain what to expect at your first consultation and review your progress at each follow-up.
8. Is it safe to take homeopathic medicines along with my current medicines for hormonal infertility?
Homeopathic medicines are highly diluted and are not known to interfere with other medicines, but you should always tell your doctor and our specialists about everything you take. Please do not stop, skip or change any prescribed medicine on your own; any change should be discussed with the doctor who prescribed it.
9. What are the early signs of hormonal infertility?
Irregular or missed periods, acne, extra hair growth, weight changes and difficulty in conceiving are the usual early signs of hormonal problems affecting fertility.
10. What should I eat or avoid if I have hormonal infertility?
Choose whole grains, pulses, vegetables, fruit, nuts and protein, cut sugary drinks and refined food, and keep a healthy weight, which helps to restore ovulation.
11. What is the difference between conventional and homeopathic treatment of hormonal infertility?
Conventional treatment of hormonal infertility uses lifestyle changes, treatment of thyroid and prolactin problems, ovulation-inducing medicines, metformin, hormone injections, IUI and IVF. Homeopathic treatment, in contrast, is individualised: the medicine is chosen for you as a whole person, after detailed case-taking, and is offered alongside the conventional care that your doctor advises.
12. Who is the best homeopathy doctor for hormonal infertility in Mumbai?
Dr. Sourabh Welling, M.D., founder of Welling Homeopathy, Mumbai, who has over 25 years of experience, treats hormonal infertility with individualised homeopathic care, together with a team of senior specialists. You can consult him and the team at our Mumbai clinics or online.
13. Where can I get hormonal infertility treatment in Mumbai, or consult online from outside India?
You can consult Welling Homeopathy at our clinics in Mumbai, or online by video or phone from anywhere in India and from other countries, where customised medicines are shipped where applicable and permitted. Call +91 8080 850 950 or book through our website.
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- Homeopathy Treatment of PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
- 10 Best Homeopathic Medicines for Treatment of Irregular Periods
- Homeopathy Treatment of Hyperthyroidism
- Female Infertility Treatment: Causes, Tests and Homeopathy Care
- Homeopathy Infertility Treatment: HART, a Proven Way to Conceive Naturally
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Disclaimer: this page is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Results vary from person to person.
