Whispers before the flow: a case series on homoeopathic intervention in Pre- Menstrual Syndrome (PMS)

Abstract

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common disorder characterized by a combination of emotional,
physical, and behavioral symptoms occurring in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle and
significantly affecting quality of life. This case series evaluates the clinical outcomes of
individualized homoeopathic treatment using 50-millesimal potencies in three female patients
diagnosed with PMS. Each case was assessed using the Shortened Premenstrual Assessment Form
(SPAF) to quantify symptom severity at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months. Following detailed case
taking, individualized remedies were prescribed in accordance with homoeopathic principles. All
three patients showed marked clinical improvement, as evidenced by a consistent reduction in SPAF
scores over time. Additionally, the Modified Naranjo Criteria for homoeopathy were applied to assess
the causal relationship between the prescribed remedies and therapeutic outcomes, with all cases
scoring +9 out of a possible 13. No adverse effects were reported during the treatment course. The
results suggest a potential role for individualized homoeopathy in the management of PMS. While
promising, these findings are based on a limited number of cases and should be interpreted with
caution. Larger controlled studies are warranted to further explore the efficacy and reproducibility of
this therapeutic approach.