Management of uterine fibroid with homoeopathy: A case report

Abstract

In women of reproductive age, uterine fibroids (UF) are among the most prevalent benign tumours. A female patient of 35 years of age presented with complaints of irregular, profuse menstrual flow with dull, aching pain in the whole abdomen during menses, having previously been diagnosed as ‘Uterine fibroid’ for one year. Homoeopathic medicine was prescribed on the basis of the totality of symptoms which restored the patient’s health. Initially, Calcarea carbonica 200C was given, and later, the potency was increased to 1M. Rhus Toxicodendron 30C was prescribed during the course of treatment for viral fever. The assessment of significant improvement was done using UF symptoms and a health-related quality of life questionnaire every three months. The Modified Naranjo Criteria for Homoeopathy (MONARCH)-causal attribution inventory was also used to evaluate the response of homoeopathic medication and further clarify the importance of individualised treatment in homoeopathy. This case study demonstrates the value of individualised homoeopathic treatment in the treatment of UFs.