Conversations about colds and flu abound during this time of year. Friends compare their allergies in the spring. But there’s one equally common, year-round condition that is rarely discussed in polite company: bladder prolapse (cystocele).
So, ladies, let’s chat.
You’re not alone. Cleveland Clinic states that 50% of women will suffer from this bladder prolapse.1 This condition can range from annoying to downright debilitating.
While not all bladder prolapses lead to incontinence, many women must curb their activities to avoid the constant bathroom trips.
The sensations of pressure and heaviness in the pelvic region can be disconcerting. Insertion of menstrual products can become difficult. Intercourse can become painful, leading to marital strain. And don’t even think about coughing or sneezing!
What’s a girl to do?
While surgery was often conventional medicine’s answer, pessaries (a removable device inserted vaginally to support the prolapsed organ or tissue) are increasingly being utilized, as discussed in my blog post from years ago, Pelvic Organ Prolapse.
However, some women can't use them because they just don't stay put. Others don't want to get fitted for one because the idea scares them. Some don't believe their condition is that bad, thinking, “Do I have to go that far? Can I nip it in the bud before it gets to that point?”
Homeopathy is often a better place to start, especially before the bladder prolapse gets too severe. In my clinical experience, I have seen that it can help. Honestly, I’ve seen results running the gamut. In some cases, homeopathy has acted spectacularly, while in others, it really hasn’t helped. Some cases have resolved quickly, while others required six months or more.
I would love to say it’s a matter of severity. You know, something like, if it’s really severe, it’s going to work faster, or the younger the woman is, the better. However, those specifics don’t seem to come into play as much as one might think.
I mean, it does to a certain degree, but not nearly as much as one might think.
Let’s cut to the chase: homeopathic Sepia for bladder prolapse
Okay, so which homeopathic medicine(s) are we talking about? The first I consider — also the one that is most highly regarded in the homeopathic repertory for bladder prolapse — is Sepia 200C, preferably purchased in liquid form. Generally, this would be utilized with one dose (according to the bottle’s definition of a dose) every three days for a couple of months.
Then one would reassess to determine whether to continue the medicine (because improvement is observed but the condition has not quite resolved), pivot to another medicine (because there has been no improvement whatsoever), or halt treatment because the condition has sufficiently resolved.
If the condition were to resolve after only a few weeks, one would discontinue the medicine at that point, without waiting the full two months. Remember, we only use homeopathic medicines when needed. When no longer necessary, we halt. We can always pick it up again should the condition return.
Now, before you ask, if you are unable to procure Sepia 200 in liquid form, the next best option would be pillules, which are more readily available.
If you want to learn even more about conditions uniquely affecting women of all ages, take a deep dive into my course, Feminopathy: How You Can Correct Female Ailments Using Safe, Inexpensive and Effective Homeopathy.
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- Cleveland Clinic: Cystocele (Fallen Bladder) — https://tinyurl.com/2b5pwzfr
Thank you. I am looking forward to implementing this.
I am a nurse and also had surgery for a bladder sling many yeats ago due to a fallen bladder. I don’t understand what the Sepia 200 is supposed to do for a cystocele since this is basically a mechanical problem with the bladder and pelvic muscles. Can you explain this to me?
The simplest answer is that Homeopathy is capable of correcting mechanical problems.
If that is the simplest answer, then give the more complicated answer. Just saying it helps doesn’t make it so. What is the process that occurs and what is the improvement that is seen.
Too complicated to address on a forum such as this. I’m happy you’re interested, because I go into greater detail about what to expect, theory, case management, and follow-up medicines in my courses.
My blog is a place to get a start.
Do you need to understand how nature works in order to eat, drink water, or breathe? No. You just do it because your body understands what it needs. Homeopathy works with our innate systems without our conscious understanding or belief. Tho not all remedies will work the same for all individuals, because we are all unique. If you have an issue, try Joette’s remedy recommendations – as written. If it works for you, you will have a new level of understanding beyond the mechanical 🙂 – Retired RN
That was extremely well said… Joette needs to
Use your comment upfront and center… People have such a hard time believing that Homeopathy can do anything that seems difficult according to allopathic standards
I bought some liquid Sepia 200c from Germany. But the bottle says it has 90% alcohol. Is that normal? I wonder if Helios’ brand has less alcohol?
Yes, it often can be found in 90% alcohol and is fine to use.
I can’t tell you how it works, but I can tell you that it works for me. I had a hysterectomy 20+ years ago for uterine prolapse. About 10 years later my bladder started its way downward. I lived with it for a few years, and it was getting uncomfortable enough that I had just started talking about options with my Gyn. And then I started learning about homeopathy with Joette. I have been using Sepia for about 6 years now to manage the bladder prolapse. At first I took one dose every 3 days (I used pillules) for a few months. I was amazed how well it worked. When I was much improved, I stopped taking it regularly, and will now take a dose whenever I feel the bladder start to sag again (I don’t track it exactly, but maybe 4-6 times per year).
Would this help from reoccurring UTI’s caused by not being able to empty bladder fully?
What I’ve written here is not to do with UTI’s. However, I have a couple of published articles on that subject.
Google: Joette Calabrese Urinary Tract Infections.
Is there any hope if you have a severe cystocele, rectocele and uterine prolapse? Don’t want surgery. Prssaries help but you end up with a very smelly discharge.
I can’t say whether there is hope for a particular situation. Often more complex cases require an experienced homeopath.
Where can one purchase sepia in liquid form?
OHM Pharma and Helios.
Could you do a presentation on gall bladder stone and colon pain
I do so at length in my online course titled Good Gut Bad Gut found here:
https://joetteslearningcenter.com/good-gut-bad-gut-info-new/
A homeopath told me to take Amonia Carbinica instead of Sepia for badder prolapse because of my age. Does age matter?
Did it help?
Can not tell any difference with it. Only took it every 10 days so hard to say. Took at same time as staphagaria. Staph might help it a bit. Homeopath said sepia isn’t good for older woman. I disagree if there are enough reasons.
The best way to know the full scope of a medicine is to read up on it in a couple of different materia medicas.
If you don’t own one, find Dr. Boericke’s, Dr. James Tyler kent’s and Dr. Phatack’s online for free.
Having said this, if your homeopath is helping you, I’d urge to stay with her.
Hi Joette, I would like to add this: in your Good Gut Bad Gut course you discussed Remedies for another prolapse rectocele.. and after 1 yr and 3 months taking them, they WORKED beautifully…EVEN though doctors say only surgery will heal this! So ladies stick with it. Ruta graveolens 200 2D and Lyco/Plum 200 2D. Note since relief was noted after first few doses, it was continued for this length of time. Like you tell us may work, may not, may take a few doses may take months..may take year or so..Thank You for everything you do to teach us all you are adored and appreciated!!
Kimmie, thank you for this! So happy for this success! Does Lyco/Plum 200c just refer to Lycopodium, or Lycopodium and Plumbum? If both, both in 200c? Thank you!
Joette, your idea for sinus infection solving just stopped mine in its tracks: Hepar Sulph 200 + Sanguinaria 200C. I love your teachings and insight! Thank you!!
Yes lycopodium and plumbum together and both 200
Wondering if this remedy would work for men too?
It’s not for men.