International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences

Background: Leucorrhoea is one of the major problem encountered in Gynaecological practice. The most common cause of leucorrhoea is physiological, followed by vaginal infection due to bacteria, virus, fungi and parasites. Other causes include foreign bodies, cervicitis and atrophic vaginitis. Homoeopathic medicines for leucorrhoea are made of natural substances and are completely safe with no harmful effects. These medicines work to root out the underlying causes of leucorrhoea and gives a completely healthy state to a person. Prevalence of leucorrhoea in India, the prevalence was recorded at 28.9%, while surveys conducted in Saudi Arabia showed a prevalence of 47.7%.

Objective: To prospectively evaluate the clinical efficacy of kreosotum in the treatment of leucorrhoea.

Methods: A prospective, single -arm clinical study was conducted on 20 women aged 18-45 years with leucorrhoea. Patients received Kreosotum 30c twice daily for 4 weeks and were followed for 3months. Symptoms severity was scored on a 0-3 sale. Date were analyzed using paired t -tests.

Results: 70% of patients showed marked improvement (75% reduction in symptoms), 20% moderate improvement, and 10% minimal/no improvement. Mean symptom scores for discharge, odour, and irritation were significantly reduced (p<0.001).

Conclusion: Kreosotum30c demonstrated significant efficacy in reducing abnormal vaginal Vaginal discharge and associated symptoms, with minimal recurrence and no adverse effects.