International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences

Background and Objective: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder affecting women of reproductive age worldwide. It presents with a broad range of clinical manifestations including reproductive issues (infertility, hyperandrogenism, hirsutism), metabolic disturbances (insulin resistance, impaired glucose tolerance, type 2 diabetes, increased cardiovascular risks), and psychological problems (higher anxiety, depression, reduced quality of life). Despite its prevalence, PCOS remains not fully understood. Globally, PCOS affects 8–13% of women according to the World Health Organization, while in India its prevalence varies from 3.7% to 22.5% depending on diagnostic criteria. Beyond physical symptoms, PCOS severely impacts psychological well-being, with patients often experiencing stress, anxiety, emotional suppression, and internal conflicts that may worsen symptoms or contribute to disease persistence. Emotional factors like fear of rejection, unresolved anger, and performance pressures are key psychosomatic triggers observed clinically. Homoeopathy, as a holistic medicine, emphasizes individualized treatment based on the totality of symptoms including mental and emotional characteristics. According to Dr. Samuel Hahnemann’s Organon of Medicine, understanding the patient’s mental disposition is essential for selecting the true similimum. This study, titled “A Study on the Role of Psychosomatic Factors in the Development of PCOS in Females Aged 18–40 Years and its Homoeopathic Management,” explores the relationship between psychosomatic factors and PCOS development, and evaluates the effect of individualized homoeopathic remedies. Materials and Methods: Thirty clinically diagnosed PCOS patients aged 18–40 were observed prospectively at Government Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Bhopal. Case histories were taken emphasizing psychosomatic aspects. Remedies were prescribed individually using Kent’s method and RADAR Synthesis software. MYMOP and PSS scales assessed symptom severity and quality of life pre- and post-treatment. Paired t-test was used for analysis. Results: Among 30 patients, 13.3% showed marked, 53.3% moderate, 30% mild, and 3.3% insignificant improvement in physical symptoms. Psychological symptoms showed moderate improvement in 23.3%, mild in 70%, and insignificant in 6.6%. Both MYMOP and PSS scores showed statistically significant reduction (p<0.05). Pulsatilla was the most common remedy prescribed. Psoro-sycotic miasm predominated. Conclusion: Individualized homoeopathic treatment addressing psychosomatic factors offers significant symptomatic relief in PCOS patients. Incorporating emotional and psychological aspects in remedy selection improves outcomes. Further large-scale, controlled studies with longer follow-up are needed to confirm these findings.