Oophorinum
Sarcode for ovarian insufficiency and menopausal symptoms. Hot flushes, depression, irritability at menopause. Ovarian pain and cysts. Acne from hormonal imbalance. Premature menopause. Used to support ovarian function.
Source
Prepared from ovarian tissue of the cow, potentised.
Available Potencies
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Keynote Symptoms
Menopausal symptoms — hot flushes, depression, irritability. Ovarian insufficiency. Premature menopause. Acne and skin changes from hormonal imbalance. Ovarian cysts. Obesity from ovarian dysfunction. Headache during menopause. Supports ovarian function homeopathically.
Mind & Emotional Symptoms
Depression at menopause. Irritable. Weeping. Forgetful. Lack of concentration.
General Symptoms
Ovarian and hormonal. Worse from heat, exertion, menopause. Better from rest, cool air.
Physical Symptoms
Head
Headache during menopause. Congestion.
Female Genitalia
Menopausal hot flushes. Ovarian insufficiency. Premature menopause. Ovarian cysts. Amenorrhea from ovarian failure. Depression at menopause.
Skin
Acne from hormonal imbalance. Dry skin at menopause.
Fever / Chill / Perspiration
Hot flushes — waves of heat. Night sweats.
Modalities
Better From
Rest, cool air
Worse From
Heat, exertion, menopause
Constitutional Type
Menopausal women. Those with premature ovarian failure. Hormonal acne sufferers.
Clinical Indications
Menopause (hot flushes, depression), ovarian insufficiency, premature menopause, ovarian cysts, hormonal acne, ovarian support
Comparative Materia Medica
Lachesis has menopause with jealousy and left-sidedness. Sepia has menopause with indifference. Sanguinaria has hot flushes with burning palms. Folliculinum is another ovarian sarcode.
Safety Information
Not well established.
Crude ovarian extract contains estrogen and progesterone. Overdose causes hormonal disruption. In potentised form above 12C, no material hormone remains. Safe in potentised forms. Adjunctive only — does not replace HRT.
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