Abstract
A distinct branch of medicine called homoeopathy is focused on the individuality and clinical
similarities of every patient. It treats the illness of a man, separate entity. The case study of a girl who
underwent therapy for endometriosis hyperplasia over the course of 4 months with a homoeopathic
similimum chosen based on individualization serves as evidence that homoeopathy can be beneficial in
the treatment of a variety of illnesses.
Keywords
Homoeopathy, endometriosis hyperplasia, cancer
Introduction
In routine gynaecological practise, endometrial hyperplasia is a condition that is frequently
observed. The underlying risk of having a concurrent genital cancer or the risk of
advancement to endometrial carcinoma during the follow-up is the pathological entity's
clinical significance. None of this research has reached a definitive conclusion yet, despite
recent improvements in non-invasive procedures to identify underlying endometrial cancer
during the first diagnosis of endometrial hyperplasia. We still lack a workable and reliable
Method
to employ in everyday practise, despite extensive debates and associated studies that
sought to define specific prognostic variables (WHO94 vs. EIN) to predict cases that will
advance to cancer. Endometrial hyperplasia is treated according to the type, age, and desire
for fertility of the patient. Nevertheless, progestogens [1].
An endometrial biopsy is frequently performed to rule out carcinoma when abnormal uterine
bleeding, the main presenting symptom of endometrial neoplasia, occurs. 15% of women
with abnormal uterine bleeding are found to have cancer, whereas 70% are found to have
benign abnormalities. The diagnosis for the remaining 15% of women is endometrial
hyperplasia (EH), which covers a wide spectrum of diseases, from benign, reversible
proliferations to the early stages of cancer. Simple (SH), complex (CH), simple atypical
(SAH), or complex atypical hyperplasia (CAH) are the four classifications for EH in the
widely used World Health Organisation (WHO) system, although the two types of atypical
hyperplasia (AH) are frequently combined into one classification [2].
Excessive multiplication of healthy cells is referred to as hyperplasia. There are three
categories: straightforward, intricate, and unusual. Premalignant conditions can be simple or
complex, and less than 3% of these conditions will progress to aggressive cancer. More
alarming is atypical hyperplasia. It has been demonstrated in several studies that the risk of
an underlying cancer is higher than anticipated. A frank malignancy was later discovered in
46.8% of instances among 348 women in a Gynaecologic Oncology Group (GOG) study
who had first been diagnosed with atypical hyperplasia [3].
Material
and Methodology
Case: A 24-year-old woman came to our office in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on April 25, 2022,
complaining of irregular periods, pain in her stomach, back, and thighs, as well as an
excessive number of pimples on her face before and during her period. She had tried
allopathic treatment, but it had no effect, so she was referred to homoeopathy through a
relative.
History of the Current Complaint: In the past six months, the patient had irregular periods,
significant menstrual discomfort in the stomach, back, and thighs, and facial acne before and
during periods. In the past six months, she had trouble falling asleep.
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History: Menstrual discomfort since puberty.
Family History: In the last six months, her father
underwent major heart surgery in addition to numerous
other surgeries. Mother was still alive and well. Among her
two sisters, she is the oldest daughter.
Physical Characteristics: She frequently had cold hands
and feet and was chilly, but she despises heat. She was
physically weak and had no thirst.
Mentals Generals: She was a responsible individual and
the house's eldest daughter. In addition to being concerned
about their health, she was frightened of losing his father.
With worry and a sombre demeanour, she had sleepless
nights. Feeling down over her thoughts.
Diagnosis: Endo material Hyperplasia.
Table 1: Analysis and assessment of symptoms
S. No. Symptoms MG/PG/Particulrs Intensity
01 Weeping MG ++++
02 Anxiety MG ++++
03 Sadness MG +++
04 Sleeplessness MG +++
05 Chilly patient PG +++
06 Thirstlessness PG +++
07 Menses -irregular Particulars ++++
08 Menses -painful Particulars ++++
09 Face-acne Particulars +++
Table 2: Repertorial Totality
S. No. Symptoms Chapter/Rubrics
01 Weeping Mind-Weeping
02 Anxiety Mind-Anxiety-Family; About His
03 Sadness Mind-Sadness
04 Sleeplessness Sleep-Sleeplessness
05 Chilly patient General-Heat-Lack Of Vital Heat
06 Thirstlesness Stomach-Thirstless
07 Menses -irregular Female Sex-Menses-Irregular
08 Menses - painful Female Sex-Menses-Painful
09 Facial acne Face-Eruptions-Acne-Menses-Irregular
Fig 1: Repertorial Sheet
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Table 3: Repertorial Analysis [4]
S. No. Remedies and their Relative Values
01. Pulsatilla 20/9
02. Calcarea carbonica 19/9
03. Graphites 19/8
04. Lycopodium 17/8
05. Sulphur 17/8
06. Belladonna 16/8
The Remedy
Pulsatilla nigricans 200-single followed by rubrum.
After carefully evaluating the patient's case history and
considering all their symptoms, a remedy was selected using
the RADAR version 10 software. Finally, it was decided
that pulsatilla was the most appropriate remedy for this case,
spanning the entire spectrum, including the overall physical,
mental, and thermal picture. Pulsatilla, calcarea carbonica,
graphites, lycopodium, sulphur, and belladonna all met most
of the criteria and received a better grade. The remedy is
once again confirmed using a reference from the materia
medica. When confirming the remedy from several books,
the following aspects were considered:
1. Suppressed menses, too late, scanty, thick, dark,
clotted, pain in back with tired feeling [5]
2. Weeps easily, feels better by consolation [6].
Table 4: Follow Up
Date Symptoms Remedy
25/04/2022
Irregular menses.
Painful menses.
Acne on face.
Sleeplessness.
Endometrium thickness-
17.5 mm.
Pulsatilla 200/1dose
Rubrum
30/tds*1month
23/05/2022 Patient better
Cramps during periods.
Pulsatilla 200/1dose
Phytum200/tds*1
month
24/06/2022
Patient better.
Facial acne cleared.
Sleep better.
Phytum 200/tds*1
month
25/07/2022 Patient better with cure
in all symptoms.
Pulsatilla 200/1dose
Phytum 30/tds
*1month
Reports
Fig 2: Before Report
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Fig 3: After Report
Result
and Discussion
Individualised homoeopathic intervention may be a viable
alternative in the treatment of endometrial hyperplasia, even
though more study with a better methodology is needed.
Conclusion
Doctors who practise homoeopathy treat a wide range of
illnesses by selecting the most effective drug based on
reportorial analysis and individualization. According to
Aphorism 270-Foot in % the Fifth and Sixth Editions of the
Organon of Medicine, the choice of potency depends on
susceptibility [7].
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How to Cite This Article
Sharma A, Sharma P, Sharma OP, Jabdoliya H, Mathur G,
Choudhary K
. Endometrial hyperplasia case in a 24 -year-old girl .
International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences. 2023;7(2):527-531.
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