# 13. Infertility, Abortion / Miscarriage (HMT Index)

## Remedy Classification
- **Type:** Remedy
- **Alternative Names:** Mirza Tahir Ahmad Disease Index
- **Miasm:** Tubercular Miasm
- **Temperament:** Neutral
- **Aggravation Time:** Neutral/Anytime

## Keynote Indications
13. Infertility, Abortion / Miscarriage 
Homoeopathic Remedies  
for Common Problems  
associated with Pregnancy and Childbirth 
 
Sepia is considered to be a very effective treatment for infertility.  The 
diagnosis for Sepia must not be based on the physical constitution of 
the patient alone.  Unless the constitution of the patient exactly 
matches that of Sepia, it will prove to be of no use.  If the constitution 
of the patient only resembles that of Sepia (rather then completely 
matching it), then Kali Phos will be found more useful than Sepia. 
 
Sexual weakness resulting from ne rvous tension as well as the 
tendency to abort repeatedly (habit ual abortion), can be effectively 
cured with Kali Phos.  If there is  a risk of miscarriage in early 
pregnancy, then Viburnum Opulus Q, ten to fifteen drops dissolved in 
small amount of water, used regularly in the first and second month of 
pregnancy is considered to be more effective.  Sabina is given in the 
third month, while Kali Carb is given in the fourth and fifth month.  
Kali Phos can, however, be given every month.   
 
An abortion threatened by a fall or  an accident must be treated with 
Arnica 1000 before the appearance of symptoms.  The addition of Kali 
Phos to Arnica will be much more  beneficial.  Caulophyllum 200 also 
is very effective prophylactially.   Once the bleeding starts (threatened 
abortion), then Ferrum Phos must be  added to Kali Phos.  Likewise, 
Millefolium and Phosphorus together can avert the abortion. 
 
Sometimes, the baby is malpositioned in  the uterus, posing a threat to 
normal delivery; Pulsatilla is usually very useful in the correcting the 
position to normal.  If it fails, then Kali Sulph, which is the chronic of 
Pulsatilla, should be tried.  Kali Su lph strengthens the uterus against 
the tendency to abort.  Kali Sulph is useful in every type of 
leucorrhoeal inflammation and burni ng sensation.  Uterine prolapse, 
and pain and pressure in the womb are best treated with Kali Sulph, 
provided other symptoms of Kali Sulph are present. 
 
In Kreosotum, the typical sign is bleeding. The slightest pressure, like 
the simplest touch during an eye examination, can cau se bleeding.
Likewise, the uterus tends to bl eed easily resulting in continuous 
menstrual bleeding. 
 
In Ledum, the periods are frequent a nd profuse; the colour is bright 
red.  If other symptoms of Ledum ar e also present, then Ledum alone 
can cure most of the problems related to the uterus.   
 
Lilium Tig is more useful in the treatment of women of hysterical and 
explosive nature, who have problem s related to the uterus and the 
heart.  Their mind is occupied by all kinds of doubts, fear and anxiety.  
They feel as if the uterus and ot her pelvic organs are prolapsing 
downwards, all of which they unknowingly try to support manually.  
In such patients, their periods begi n before their regular time and are 
scanty and offensive, containing  dark blood clots.  The bleed 
intensifies on movement and subsides on resting and lying down. 
 
The main features of Merc Sol are sh arp stinging pain associated with 
burning sensation, excessive menstrual bleeding, pain in the abdomen, 
corrosive vaginal discharge (leucorrhoea).  These symptoms are worse 
at night.  There is morning sickne ss, scalding urination, feeling better 
by washing with cold water. Merc So l will also be useful to avert the 
tendency to abort in early pregnancy due to the weakness of the 
uterus, by strengthening the uterus so that it may safely hold and 
nourish the foetus. 
 
After marriage, some women may develop irregularity of periods, 
pelvic pains and nervousness, and should be treated with 
Medorrhinum.   
 
Periods lasting much longer, pain a nd cramps in the lower part of the 
abdomen and excessive bleeding are the main symptoms of 
Millefolium.  If all the three symptoms are found together, then 
Millefolium, by God’s grace, instantly relieves the condition, with rare 
exception.  Likewise, Millefolium w ill allay the threat of abortion 
where bleeding starts due to slight  movement and stops on resting.  
Millefolium is also very useful in treating varicose veins of the legs 
that develop during pregnancy.  If M illefolium is given at this time, it 
will stop the progression of the dise ase.  When a woman starts having 
fits of epilepsy and spasms due to  the stoppage of her period, or the 
period starts due to excessive phys ical exertion, in this condition 
Millefolium is also useful.
Kali Carb is very beneficial in tr eating a myriad of weaknesses that 
develop after childbirth.  Natrum Mu r is also very effective in the 
restoration of  health. 
 
If a fever develops after childbirt h, this (puerperal fever) can be 
treated with Sulphur an d Pyrogenum combined.  Pulsatilla helps in 
expulsion of the remaining placenta and blood clots. 
 
Irregular periods, the irritating type  of leucorrhoea, premenstrual 
tension, the bearing down type of pa in, heaviness in the morning and 
excessive burning in urination are all indications for Natrum Mur.   
 
Natrum Carb is ideal for the treatme nt of infertility resulting from 
chronic leucorrhoea.  A Natrum Carb patient is of a cold constitution, 
has continuous leucorrhoea and cannot  conceive.  If these symptoms 
are found together, then through the Grace of God, Natrum Carb alone 
would be very effective in curing the infertility.  
 
Pulsatilla, Ashoka and Gossypium Q are also excellent remedies for 
infertility.  Other appropriate re medies should also be employed, 
depending on the associated symptoms e.g. if the uterus feels as if out 
of place, then Natrum Phos could be useful.  The hands of the patient 
of Natrum Phos, like that of Psorin um, remain very cold.  In Natrum 
Phos, some symptoms also resemble  Pulsatilla.  During menstruation 
the hands and the feet are especially cold in the morning. 
 
 
General Instructions Concerning Pregnancy  
And the Facilitation of Childbirth 
 
Ferrum Phos, Calcarea Phos and Kali  Phos 6X started twice a day in 
the third or fourth month of pregnanc y serve as a very useful tonic for 
both the mother and the baby.  The treatment must be stopped for a 
week or ten days after every one to  two weeks.  Continuous use of 
these is not advisable. 
 
At the onset of labour pains, Kali Phos and Mag Phos 6X dissolved in 
warm water should be administered  every one to two hours for eight
to ten times a day.  The first three doses should be given every half 
hour and then at prolonged intervals. 
 
One dose of Arnica 1000 should be given before delivery and one 
right after the delivery.  For th e fever developing after delivery, 
Sulphur and Pyrogenum 200 together must be given two to three times 
a day for the first few days.  Once the fever starts subsiding, then once 
a day for three days.  After that, once a day for two weeks.  In my 
experience, there is no better treatment for puerperal fever than this. 
 
If milk is not being produced af ter childbirth, then Bryonia and 
Phytolacca should be given together once or twice a day.  They work 
wonders.  They may be given in potency 30, three to four times a day.   
 
Depression after childbirth (Post-pa rtum depression) can be 
effectively treated with Ignatia 200 instantly.  If however, the 
treatment falls short, then one dose  of Natrum Mur 200 after Ignatia 
will make up for it.   
 
For the phobia of going out, the treatment is Calcarea Carb 1000 once 
a week for three weeks.   
 
Weak and ineffective labour pains should be treated with Pulsatilla 30, 
three to four times a day.  If the position of the child is breech (the 
reverse of the normal position), then give Pulsatilla 200, one or two 
doses.  For the transverse lie (the  child lying sideways), Arnica and 
Caulophyllum 200 combined, given once a day for a few days is very 
useful. This combination also produ ces wonderful results in a serious 
and potentially fatal condition, Placenta Praevia, in which the placenta 
is attached near the opening of the womb 
 
Further reference concerning the pr oblems related to pregnancy and 
childbirth are found under Kali Carb, Caulophyllum, Causticum and 
Gelsemium.  The following should also be studied carefully in their 
relative chapters: 
 
Actaea Racemosa Kali Bromatum 
Agnus Castus Phosphorus 
Aurum Muriaticum Secale Cor 
Borax Symphori Carpus 
Ipecacuanha
14. Diseases related to Disorders of the 
Arteries and Veins 
 
Transient as well as long- lasting diseases of the arteries and the veins, 
including traumatic and psychological disorders have been referred to 
under the following chapters: 
 
Aconitum Cimicifuga 
Alumina Crataegus 
Ammonium Carb Cuprum 
Arnica Fluoricum Acid 
Arsenic Hamamelis 
Aurum Metallicum Lachesis 
Belladonna Millefolium 
Bellis Perennis Opium 
Benzoicum Acid Psorinum 
Carbo Animalis Pulsatilla 
Carbo Veg Strontia Carb 
Chininum Ars Sulphur  
  
Whenever patients suffering from Ar terial or Venous disorders are 
seen, the above remedies should be  studied.  Symptoms of such 
patients would be found somewhere in these remedies. 
 
Sometimes, the tendency of the arteries to rupture may be the 
consequence of suppressed skin diseases.  For example, in Rhus Tox, 
the affected area tends to exude a watery discharge, even though the 
skin disease had apparently healed over twenty years beforehand.  The 
recurrence of the varicose veins will need to be treated with Rhus Tox 
1000 once or twice a week.  Besides this, standard treatment with 
Aesculus, Fluoric Acid, Calcarea Fluor and Pulsatilla should be used.

## Modalities (Aggravations / Ameliorations)
Clinical reference formulas compiled from Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad's lecture compendiums.

## Symptoms by System