INDIVIDUALISED HOMOEOPATHIC MANAGEMENT OF PERIMENOPAUSAL SYNDROME: A CASE SERIES OF TWO PATIENTS
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https://doi.org/10.69980/ajpr.v28i5.826Keywords:
Perimenopause, Homoeopathy, Constitutional Treatment, Menopausal Transition, Quality of LifeAbstract
Perimenopause is a transitional phase in women which is a part of reproductive ageing. It is marked by fluctuating hormonal levels which leads to a constellation of vasomotor, psychological, urogenital, and systemic symptoms. These symptoms have significant impact on quality of life. Conventional treatment depends on hormone replacement therapy, which itself carries its own risks and side effects. Contemporary to this, Homoeopathy offers a more holistic and safer approach to manage these perimenopausal symptoms, as it is grounded on the principles of individualisation and constitutional prescribing. This case series presents the clinical course and outcomes of an individualized homeopathic approach for two patients experiencing perimenopausal syndrome, by following the HOM-CASE checklist for case recording and using validated outcome assessment tool- Menopausal Rating Scale. The case demonstrates substantial symptom improvement and quality of life enhancement using individualised homoeopathic medicine, which is validated by Menopausal Rating Scale (MRS) scores, and highlights the value of constitutional prescribing in perimenopausal management
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