Case-2: Homeopathy shows improvement in PCOD and underactive thyroid
A 32 years old female, Miss. S. W. came to our clinic along with her parents. She was a known case of PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) with secondary amenorrhea along with underactive thyroid.
She complained of irregular menses; menses after every 5-6 months since 12- 15 yrs. Her flow was moderate and lasted for 5 days. She was on allopathic medicines which were hormonal treatment given by gynecologist for many years which gave temporary effect and menses would regularize for few months with it.
She was also diagnosed to have an underactive thyroid as well.
On the account of PCOD she had started developing obesity with a weight gain of 8kg in last one year. now she was weighing 63 kg.
Physical Characteristics:
She had craving for sweets.
She was having difficulty in sweating.
She could not tolerate heat, needed continuous fanning.
Bowels were satisfactory.
She had the strong family history of hypertension. Both her parents had hypertension.
Investigation Reports:
04-10-08:
TSH: 7.93 increased suggesting hypothyroidism.
T3: 144ng/dl
T4: 7.70µg/dl
LH: 12.08mlU/ml
FSH: 6.05 mlU/ml
Prolactin: 9.05ng/ml
Pelvic sonography: polycystic ovarian disease
Her family consists of father, mother and one brother. She was very confident, clever and expressive person. Very sincere and hard working. Ambitious. She wanted to be topmost in her field. She was also reserved and emotional person. Felt depressed due to her illness.
On the basis of above case details, she was prescribed Natrum Mur 200C. Treatment was started on 23-08-08.
Thuja 200 C was used as an intermittent medicine.
Within 4 months, her weakness improved, sleep improved.
Her weight reduced by 2 kgs. Her general condition improved.
Her thyroid status done on 13-12-08:
T3:169 ng/dl
T4:10 µg/dl
TSH: 2.13, normal.
In next coming months, she had menses every 2 months without taking any hormonal treatment. her flow was moderate and for 5 days. general condition was good. Her weight came down to 57 kg.
USG pelvis was done on 13-06-09 suggest normal pelvic sonography.
This case illustrates that Homeopathy works very effectively in case of PCOD and underactive thyroid.