What is Abortion?

Abortion refers to the expulsion of a fetus from the uterus before 20 weeks of pregnancy. When this happens naturally, it is known as a spontaneous abortion or miscarriage.

If a pregnant woman experiences vaginal bleeding within the first 20 weeks, it is called a threatened abortion. The bleeding can be light spotting or heavy flow, and abdominal pain may or may not be present.

Recurrent or habitual abortion means having three or more consecutive miscarriages, without any healthy pregnancy in between.

Risk Factors for Recurrent/Habitual Abortion & Threatened Abortion

Risk factors for threatened abortion

Women are more likely to experience threatened miscarriage if they have:

• Age above 35 years

• Abdominal trauma or injury

• Viral or bacterial infections during pregnancy

• Chromosomal abnormalities

• Multiple pregnancy (twins, triplets, etc.)

• Placental problems

• Fibroids or other uterine growths

• Smoking or exposure to toxins

Risk factors for recurrent/habitual abortion

Factors that contribute to repeated miscarriages include:

• Uterine malformations

• Cervical incompetence

• Hormonal disorders (Hypothyroidism, PCOS)

• Diabetes

• Genetic or chromosomal disorders

• Infections (Toxoplasmosis, Rubella, Herpes simplex, Cytomegalovirus, Coxsackie virus, Measles)

• Endometritis

• Lifestyle habits such as smoking, alcohol, or drug use

Can Homeopathy Help?

Homeopathy is widely used to help women with recurrent miscarriage tendencies and threatened abortion. Treatment is selected according to the woman’s individual symptoms, medical history, and emotional state.

In cases of threatened abortion, consultation with a gynecologist is essential. Homeopathy acts as a supportive therapy, not a replacement for emergency care.

Self-medication should be strictly avoided.

Best Homeopathic Medicines for Recurrent/Habitual Abortion & Threatened Abortion

Below are the most commonly prescribed remedies according to symptom patterns and history. Always consult a qualified Homeopathic physician before use.

1. Caulophyllum Thalictroides & Helonias Dioica

For recurrent abortion due to uterine weakness

These are leading remedies for women who suffer repeated miscarriages caused by weak uterine muscles (uterine atony).

Caulophyllum Thalictroides

Best suited when:

• There is a history of habitual miscarriage

• Uterus feels weak and does not contract properly

• Acrid leucorrhea may be present

Helonias Dioica

Works well when:

• There is heaviness, soreness, or dragging pains in the uterus

• Bleeding is dark and foul-smelling

• Associated symptoms include exhaustion, sadness, irritability

2. Viburnum Opulus

For recurrent miscarriage in the 1st–3rd month

A top remedy for women who lose their pregnancy early in the first trimester.

Features include:

• Cramping uterine pains extending to the thighs

• Late, scanty menses lasting only a few hours

• Thick, white or blood-streaked leucorrhea

3. Sabina Officinalis & Secale Cornutum

For recurrent miscarriage around the 3rd month

Sabina Officinalis

Best when:

• Bleeding is bright red with clots

• Pain radiates from sacrum to pubes

Secale Cornutum

Helpful when:

• Miscarriages occur with dark/blackish bleeding

• Offensive brown leucorrhea

• Suited to thin, weak, cachectic women

4. Apis Mellifica

For miscarriage tendency in the 4th month

Useful when:

• There is bleeding with tenderness and soreness in the uterus

• A history of ovarian cysts with stinging pains

• Periods are short and scanty

• Leucorrhea is acrid and greenish

5. Kali Carb

For recurrent miscarriage around the 5th month

Women needing Kali Carb often experience:

• Bleeding accompanied by severe back pain

• Pain radiates to hips and thighs

• Great weakness after miscarriage

6. Sepia Succus

For abortion tendency in the 6th–7th month

Suited when:

• Bearing-down pains in the uterus are marked

• Irregular menses and yellow/green leucorrhea

• History of fibroids

• Griping or burning uterine pain may be present

7. Ferrum Metallicum

For miscarriage tendency in the 8th month

Helpful when:

• Bleeding is pale and watery

• Labour-like pains occur in the abdomen

• Anaemia and extreme weakness are present

8. Ferrum Met & Trillium Pendulum

For miscarriage in anaemic women

Ferrum Metallicum

Indicated when:

• Multiple miscarriages occur with pale bleeding

• Labour-type pains accompany the bleeding

Trillium Pendulum

Best when:

• Bright red blood gushes out

• Bleeding worsens with movement

• Pain spreads to hips and back

Homeopathic Remedies for Threatened Abortion

Arnica Montana

For threatened miscarriage caused by:

• Falls, trauma, or injury

Erigeron

Useful when miscarriage is threatened due to:

• Physical exertion or overexertion

Crocus Sativus

For threatened miscarriage with:

• Dark, stringy, ropy bleeding

Sabina Officinalis

Recommended when:

• Strong pain runs from sacrum to pubes

• Bleeding accompanies the pain

Important Note

• Always seek urgent medical care for bleeding during pregnancy.

• Homeopathic medicines must be prescribed by a qualified practitioner.

• Do not self-medicate, especially during pregnancy.