Homeopathic Treatment in Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Case Series

Abstract

Background and Objectives Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common heterogeneous endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. It is characterized by various clinical presentations such as ovulatory dysfunction, polycystic ovaries, and hyperandrogenism. Considering the side effects associated with conventional treatment and the patients who fail to respond to these measures, there is a demand for a complementary therapy that would alleviate symptoms of PCOS without side effects. Homeopathy is a complementary system of medicine that has been successfully used in different disease conditions, including PCOS. A case series of PCOS is hereby presented, to demonstrate some positive results of individualized homeopathic treatment. Methods Seven cases of young women with PCOS were treated with individualized homeopathic medicines. Each case was followed up with clinical and ultrasonographic evidence and was reported according to the criteria set out in the HOM-CASE guidelines. The assessment of causal attribution of homeopathic treatment effect was carried out using the Modified Naranjo Criteria. Results Marked improvement was observed in all seven cases of PCOS. The irregular menstrual cycles and other associated symptoms became normal, along with a resolution of cysts in ovaries as evidenced by ultrasonography. All cases improved within 4 to 12 months of treatment. The Modified Naranjo Criteria total score was +9/13 for each case, which indicates a positive causal attribution of homeopathy in relieving the symptoms of PCOS. Conclusion This case series suggests a significant role of individualized homeopathic medicines in PCOS by regularizing the menstrual cycle along with the resolution of cysts and associated symptoms.

Treatment of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome through Individualised Homoeopathic Medicine: Two Case Reports

“…The irregular menstrual cycles and other associated symptoms became normal, along with a resolution of cysts in ovaries as evidenced by USG. 13…”

“…The irregular menstrual cycles and other associated symptoms became normal, along with a resolution of cysts in ovaries as evidenced by USG. 13 A single-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled pilot study was conducted on 60 patients with uniform lifestyle modification for 6 months by Lamba et al 14 where homoeopathic intervention along with lifestyle modification has shown promising outcomes.…”

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Treated by Homoeopathy: An Evidence-Based Case Report

“…In homoeopathy, many studies are found where improvement of general symptoms as well as resolution of PCOS has been evident. 11,12,14,[24][25][26][27] A Study by Gupta et al shows homoeopathy treatment helps to manage PCOS cases. 28 A single blind trial evaluating homoeopathic treatment in PCOS by Central Council of Research in Homeopathy (CCRH) study shows a remarkable result in homeopathy in the verum group than the placebo group for PCOS.…”

Action of Folliculinum 6cH on Folliculogenesis in the Snake Python Regius (Shaw, 1802) – Two Case Reports

“…29 Furthermore, among women with polycystic ovary syndrome, individualized homeopathy was shown to regularize the menstrual cycle and enable resolution of cysts that were associated with clinical manifestations. 30,31 In sows, a study was carried out on the homeopathic medicine Avena sativa 6c: this showed significant improvement such that the animals returned to estrus after insemination, with a greater number of deliveries. 32 This report indicates the benefit of administration of the sarcode remedy Folliculinum in two clinical cases of Python regius.…”