Homoeopathy a system of holistic healing as an alternative treatment for PCOS: a review
Int. j. high dilution res
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20(4): 43-59, Dec. 31, 2021.
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ABSTRACT
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a complex hormonal and metabolic disorder characterized by oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea, hyperandrogenism and infertility. Global prevalence of PCOS is estimated to be between 06% and 26%. Homoeopathy, being a system of holistic healing can be accepted as one of the alternative treatments for PCOS. Aim & Objective:
The aim of the study is to review clinical data, where the intervention was aimed to treat PCOS through Homoeopathy. The objective of the study is to identify the therapeutic approach, assessment criteria, treatment outcomes through an alternative therapy i.e., Homoeopathy in cases of PCOS.Methods:
A systematic literature search was conducted in the month of June2021 following International/National search databases for all clinical studies published in the period from 2000 to 2021. This search was aimed to target the entire literature of randomized trials or controlled trials, observational studies case studies/reports on PCOS in homoeopathy.Result:
28 articles related to Homoeopathy on PCOS were identified. Out of these 28studies, 22 studies (01 RCT, 02 NRCT,06 observational studies,04 case series and 09 case reports) were included in this review. All studies were published in peer reviewed journals.Conclusions:
To establish the evidence-based efficacy of the homoeopathic treatment in cases of RCT more pragmatic studies need to be planned in the future based on proper diagnostic criteria.
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Asunto principal:
Síndrome del Ovario Poliquístico
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Diagnóstico Constitucional
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Salud Holística
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Homeopatía
Tipo de estudio:
Ensayo Clínico Controlado
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Estudio diagnóstico
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Estudio observacional
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Estudio pronóstico
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Factores de riesgo
Límite:
Femenino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Int. j. high dilution res
Asunto de la revista:
Homeopatia
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Terapias Complementares
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
India
Institución/País de afiliación:
Government Homoeopathic Medical College/IN
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India. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare/IN
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State Lal Bahadur Shastri Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital/IN
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State Government of Uttar Pradesh/IN
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