Case report, 2024
Does Pulsatilla help with premenstrual syndrome symptoms?
One woman treated with Pulsatilla 200 showed improvement in her symptoms. However, this is just one person without a comparison group, so we cannot be sure it works for others.
What they did
A 20-year-old woman with premenstrual syndrome symptoms (lower abdominal pain before and during periods, nausea, vomiting during periods, and mood changes) was treated with the homeopathic remedy Pulsatilla 200. Her symptoms were tracked using daily charting.
What they found
The case shows improvement.
What it means for you
This is a single case report of one woman. Without a control group or comparison, we cannot know if the improvement came from the remedy, time passing, or placebo effect. More research with larger groups is needed.
20
Age of patient
About the study
- Original title
- Individualised Homoeopathic Management of Premenstrual Syndrome: A Case Report Using Synthesis Repertory
- Authors
- Mamta Tapas, Mushtaq Ahmed Mhaishale
- Journal
- African Journal of Biomedical Research
- Year
- 2024
- Study design
- Case report
- What was tested
- Pulsatilla 200 (homeopathic remedy)
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.53555/ajbr.v27i4s.8329
Original abstract
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to a cluster of physical, emotional, and behavioural symptoms that occur in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle and subside with the onset of menstruation in reproductive age except during pregnancy, lactation. It affects a significant number of menstruating individual women worldwide, leading to functional impairment and reduced quality of life. Case Summary: A 20-year-old female patient comes in Obgy OPD with symptoms such as pain in lower abdomen before and during menses, nausea, vomiting, during menses, also irritability mood changes. The case was diagnosed of PMS {Premenstrual syndrome) assessed with daily charting method and recording of symptoms and after repertorisation by synthesis repertory treated with Pulsatilla 200.The case shows improvement. The causal attribution of changes was assed by modified Naranjo criteria for homoeopathy. This article provides a comprehensive review of current research on premenstrual syndrome, including its epidemiology, aetiology, clinical presentation, and homoeopathic management strategies by using synthesis repertory. The review aims to enhance understanding of clinical presentation of PMS and homoeopathic aid among healthcare professionals and researchers, facilitating the development of more effective interventions and support for affected individuals.
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