Abstract
Introduction Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) is defined as elevated levels of serum thyroid-stimulating
hormone (TSH) (TSH: 5–20 μIU/mL; normal range: 0.15–3.5 μIU/mL) with normal serum
levels of free thyroid hormones mainly free T4 (0.89–1.76 ng/dL). SCH does not affect
the development process very much and hence there are no universally accepted recommendations
for its treatment but it is important to have optimal thyroid function for normal
growth and development in children; it may progress to overt hypothyroidism and other
health issues. So, its diagnosis in early stage of life and hence its treatment will
definitely benefit the growing children.
Objective The objective of this study is to review the role of homoeopathy in SCH in younger
aged females.
Method Total 212 cases were screened, 54 diagnosed cases of SCH were enrolled on the basis
of inclusion criteria and 4 cases dropped out from the study. Total 50 cases were
given individualised homoeopathic medicines based on repertorisation of totality of
symptoms and in consultation with Materia Medica.
Result Results showed significant difference after comparing pre- and post-treatment values
using paired t -test; the difference in mean values of Serum TSH values was found to be statistically
significant (p -value < 0.00001). At baseline, the mean TSH level was 7.158 μIU/mL which decreased
to 4.368 μIU/mL (p < 0.00001).
Conclusion This study indicates the positive role of homoeopathic therapy in the management
of SCH. Such study with bigger sample size through randomised controlled trial is
needed for further validation.
Keywords homoeopathy - subclinical hypothyroidism - TSH - thyroid hormones
