Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common endocrine disorder among women between the ages of 18 and 44. It affects approximately 2% to 20% of this age group.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a set of symptoms due to elevated androgens (male hormones) in females.

PCOS is due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Risk factors include obesity, a lack of physical exercise, and a family history of someone with the condition.

PCOS is diagnosed by Rotterdam’s criteria, by presence of 2 out of following 3 criteria’s,

• 1. oligo-ovulation and/or anovulation
• 2. excess androgen activity
• 3. polycystic ovaries (by gynaecologic ultrasound)

Besides fertility problems, complications include risk for developing insulin resistance and prediabetes/diabetes, abnormal cholesterol, and triglyceride levels, heart disease, stroke, endometrial cancer, obesity, and sleep apnea.

Most conventional PCOS treatments be it surgery or hormonal treatments have side effects like unnecessary risks and a recurrence rate of 90% in the case of surgery and cervical and uterine cancers in the case of hormonal treatments.

Homeopathic remedies work on correcting hormonal imbalance, regularising ovulation as well as restoring menstrual normalcy. Homeopathy also helps treat associated symptoms of PCOS effectively.

For homeopathic treatment, no two women would be suggested to take the same medication. This is because every woman with PCOS has a specific set of problems, which need an individualistic approach. Stress management, weight control, corrective lifestyle habits along with the medicines can be of considerable help. While the hormonal imbalances can be kept in check, homeopathy can also help to treat infertility in women who are planning for a pregnancy.

Research has shown that polycystic ovarian syndrome treatment in homeopathy offers better results when compared to conventional treatment. The root cause of PCOS lies in the hormonal disturbance. Homeopathy corrects this hormonal disturbance and brings about harmony, without the risk of side-effects. It also helps to avoid the use of surgical procedures, while bringing about regularization of menstrual cycles, thereby increasing the chances of conception.

• Hormonal treatment is not required. Hence, no side effects.
• It induces natural ovulation, thus beginning normal menstrual cycle.
• No drug dependence.
• Surgery can be avoided.