Clinical Efficacy of Anti-miasmatic Treatment in the Management of Polycystic Ovarian Disease: Reflections on Homeopathic Perspective
Sheeba S1*, Santhi Serene Sylum V1, Ramya S. S2, Sanju S3, Reshma Reghu4 and Shimmal Chenthik J. P2
1*Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sarada Krishna Homoeopathic Medical College. (Affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai), Tamilnadu, India.
2Department of Homoeopathic Pharmacy, Sarada Krishna Homoeopathic Medical College, (Affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai), Tamilnadu, India.
3Department of Forensic Medicine, Sarada Krishna Homoeopathic Medical College, (Affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai), Tamilnadu, India.
4Department of Community Medicine, Sarada Krishna Homoeopathic Medical College, (Affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai), Tamilnadu, India
*Corresponding Author
ABSTRACT
Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) is a hormonal disorder in women, characterized by enlarged ovaries and the presence of multiple small cysts along the outer edge of the ovaries. It is a multifactorial and polygenic condition, primarily resulting from an imbalance in reproductive hormones, particularly the excessive production of androgens. This hormonal disturbance leads to typical ovarian changes such as inflammation, increased ovarian volume, a thickened capsule, and a distinctive pearly white appearance. The most common clinical manifestations of PCOD include obesity, menstrual irregularities such as oligo-ovulation, anovulation, Oligomenorrhoea, amenorrhea, infertility, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, hirsutism, acne, HAIR-AN syndrome, and features of Hyperandrogenism. In this study, ten clinically diagnosed PCOD cases were selected and analysed. The objective was to explore the therapeutic potential of individualized homeopathic treatment based on the principle of similimum. Medicines such as Thuja Occidentalis, Natrum Muriaticum, Calcarea carbonica, and Oophorinium were prescribed according to symptom similarity and holistic assessment. A gradual improvement in clinical symptoms was observed in all cases. Moreover, these remedies played a significant role in managing associated complaints and reducing the recurrence of symptoms an area where conventional medicine often faces challenges.
Keywords: Androgen, Anovulation, Hirsutism, Polycystic Ovarian Disease, Polygenic disorder.