An experimental study to ascertain the effectiveness of Pulsatilla Nigricans in cases of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

Abstract

Background: The precise definition of PCOS remains unclear because of the heterogeneity of this abnormality. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a chronic heterogeneous endocrinopathy characterized by oligo-anovulation, hyperandrogenism and polycystic ovaries. It is associated with metabolic syndrome.Materials and Methods: Demographic details and clinical data were collected with all signs and symptoms from 30 patients registered for the study with their written concern and according to inclusion criteria from OPD at Sainath Homoeopathic Hospital, Rajkot homoeopathic Medical College (affiliated to Parul University), Rajkot, Gujarat. From February 2022 to August 2022.Results: The effectiveness of Pulsatilla Nigricans with the help of PCOSQ for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome was assessed and out of 30 cases 23 cases showed marked improvement (76.66%) and rest showed mild to no improvement after 6 months of individualised Homoeopathic Treatment.Conclusion: Pulsatilla Nigricans was found effective in cases of PCOS and was able to improve the quality of life of the patient