Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Treated with Individualized Homeopathy: A Case Report

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a polygenic, multifactorial, syndromic disorder with reproductive, endocrine, and metabolic dysfunction seen in reproductive aged women (12-45 years). The exact cause is not known may involve increased luteinizing hormone, increased insulin levels, and a defect in androgen synthesis. The symptoms include anovulation, irregular menses, and hyperandrogenism. It is clinically manifested by hirsutism, acne, and androgenic alopecia. Health care practitioners continue to seek a cure for PCOS as it is increasing in frequency and is one of the major causes of anovulatory infertility.

The case was recorded in the gynaecological department at the Homoeopathic Medical College and Research Centre. An 18- year-old female patient with PCOS was treated with individualised homeopathy (iHOM) medicine between 26th September 2019 and 26th November 2020. During the follow-up visits, treatment outcomes were assessed. To assess whether the changes were due to homoeopathic medicine, an assessment using the modified Naranjo criteria was performed.

Over an observational period of 1 year, beneficial result from iHOM medicine was seen. This treatment method can be used by the physicians in the treatment of PCOS as a complementary health practice.

Considering the multi-factorial aetiology of PCOS, iHOM medicine with lifestyle modification is helpful in treating PCOS.