Individualized Homeopathic Approach to Address Secondary Infertility in a Patient with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: An Evidence-Based Case Report

Abstract

Infertility affects 70 to 80% of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). As per a recent report by the World Health Organization, one in six adults globally, or 17.5% of the population, suffers from infertility, indicating the urgent need to expand access to high-quality, affordable reproductive care for those who require it. Homeopathic treatment is considered a safe, holistic, and cost-effective method to treat these type of cases. This case report demonstrates that homeopathic treatment can help in conceiving naturally. A 30-year-old woman presented with 2 years of infertility, alongside delayed menses, hirsutism, hair loss, and obesity, diagnosed with PCOS according to Rotterdam Criteria. After repertorization and considering symptoms within the potential differential field, Calcarea carbonica 200C was prescribed. Following this, Natrum carbonicum 30C addressed a newly emerged symptom of postcoital vaginal discharge. Conception occurred within 5 months of homeopathic treatment. This case suggests the potential of homeopathic interventions in cases of infertility associated with PCOS. The Modified Naranjo Criteria for Homeopathy (MONARCH) confirmed a definitive causal link between the medication and outcome. Further validated studies are essential for the broader application of these findings.

Keywords

Calcarea carbonicum - homeopathy - infertility - Natrum carbonicum - PCOS

Patients' Consent

Written consent was obtained from the patient for the anonymous use of her information for scientific publication.

Publication History

Article published online:
06 August 2025

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