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.
Keywords polycystic ovarian syndrome - homeopathy - individualized homeopathic medicines
