Efficacy of Homoeopathy In PCOS- A Review

What is it about?

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrinal disorder among women of child-bearing age, with a prevalence of 5-21%. This present systematic review aimed to evaluate the usefulness of homeopathy for the treatment of PCOS and to develop a strategy for future research. PCOS is associated with varied complications in different aspects of health. Till date the researches are going on to establish an effective treatment for PCOS and the perplexity lies in choosing the more effective treatment where the benefits outweigh the harms due to the treatment modality. Common PCOS management only can control symptoms moderately and are not completely effective in the prevention of complications. Several Complementary and alternative (CAM) treatments are found to have beneficial effects. The homeopathic approach towards the management of any disease is holistic, with a gentle healing; taking into account the patient's physical symptoms along with the mental and genetic makeup that individualizes the person. A comprehensive search in various electronic databases resulted in the combination of 15 research studies (one placebo-controlled trial, one comparative clinical study, one retrospective study, three clinical studies, and nine case reports) which concluded that Homoeopathy has positive effects on the management of PCOS in women. The study has been registered in Prospero. Prospero Registration Number: CRD42021259208 Web link: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/

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Why is it important?

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrinal disorder among women of child-bearing age, with a prevalence of 5-21%. No effective treatment for PCOS has been found till date. PCOS associated with complications like infertility take a heavy toll at mental health of females.

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