Effectiveness of Individualised Homoeopathic Management in Uterine Hypertrophy: A Case-Based Analysis

Background Uterine fibromyomas are the commonest benign neoplasm arising from the uterus seen in women of reproductive age group causing bulky uterus. The enlargement of uterus is due to uterine fibroids, adenomyosis, myohyperplasia, pyometra, hematometra, Lochiometra, malignancy. The Prevalence of fibroids is 35 to 45 years and of adenomyosis is high amongst infertile women.6 Uterine fibromyomas (Leiomyoma, Fibroma, Fibroids) are the commonest benign neoplasm arising from uterus seen in women of Reproductive age. Incidence varies from 5% – 20% of women.3 Uterine fibroid in pregnancy – about 1 in 1000 and it depends on population.6 Introduction Uterine hypertrophy is common in women of reproductive age group due to various benign and malignant pathologies resulting in adverse reproductive outcomes. In homoeopathy uterine hypertrophy is not just approached as localized pathology but as a constitutional imbalance.6 Materials and Methods: Literature search was done from standard authenticated text books, Homeopathic books, research data bases. Result: Summary of the case: A female patient of age 47 yrs k/c/o Diabetes mellitus came to the clinic with complaints of profuse menstruation associated with pain during menses, Burning in palms and soles. On homoeopathic treatment, after considering the case analysis and repertorial analysis, the chosen similimum is proven to be effective in treating uterine hypertrophy. Conclusion: Uterine hypertrophy is associated with profuse bleeding and pain during menses. This case illustrates that individualised homoeopathic management, including the administration of lac canninum 200 contributed to reduced hypertrophy of uterus and maintenance of diabetes mellitus