International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences

Background: PCOS is a common clinical entity encountered in females of reproductive age group attributed to elevated androgen levels leading to ovarian cysts, irregular menstrual cycles and hirsutism.

Aim & Objective: To assess if the interventions can facilitate regular menstrual cycle and reduce hyperandrogenism associated with PCOS.

Materials and Methods: Randomized, non-controlled, clinical trial was conducted at Father Muller Homoeopathic OBG, OPD, Mangaluru in 62 females aged between 18-36 years diagnosed with PCOS according to Rotterdam criteria.31 subjects were treated with homoeopathy and compared with 31 subjects treated with homoeopathy and yoga therapy. Hyperandrogenism was assessed by serum testosterone level and signs of Hirsutism were evaluated according to Ferriman-Gallwey scale for Hirsutism before and after treatment.

Results: According to the statistical analysis there was a significant reduction in Ferriman galley scores in both the intervention groups (p<0.001). It was also observed that both interventional groups are equally effective in regularising menstrual cycle, Chi square test P=0.739, NS and also proved to be equally efficient in attaining fertility among infertile females with PCOS Chi square test P=0.855, NS.

Discussion: In this study Phosphorous 200 C proved to be effective constitutional remedy in treatment of PCOS with homoeopathy. Natrum Muriaticum 200 C is the most effectual constitutional remedy in the treatment of PCOS along with yoga therapy. It was observed that treatment with constitutional remedy and integrated approach of yoga with constitutional remedy are beneficial in facilitating regular menstrual cycle and reduction in hyperandrogenism associated with PCOS and enhancing fertility rate.