Abstract
Background Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrinopathies among
reproductive women. Cardinal manifestations of PCOS include hyperandrogenism, oligo/anovulation
and/or polycystic ovarian morphology. Affected women often display notable metabolic
co-morbidities. Plenty of evidence on PCOS favouring homoeopathy is available in the
literature. In this case, also individualised medicine portrayed a favourable response
within a short span of time.
Case Summary A case of PCOS with the complaint of irregular, delayed menses, acne on the face
and dark pigmentation on the neck for the last 3 years is presented here. The outcome
was assessed by using two validated measurement scales. After 4 months of follow-up,
the case was markedly improved on the Outcome Related to Impact on Daily Living (ORIDL)
scale (+4) as per the patient's perspective. Clinical improvement was correlated with
objective evidence from the ultrasonography report. Modified Naranjo criteria for
Homeopathy (MONARCH) score recorded at the final visit (+8 on the ‘−6 to 13’ scale)
is suggestive of a high likelihood of improvement by homoeopathic intervention.
Conclusion The case report presented here has produced significant evidence of the effect of
individualised homoeopathic medicine in the treatment of PCOS within a short time.
Keywords polycystic ovarian syndrome - individualised homoeopathic - MONARCH - case report
