The Effect of Individualised Homoeopathic Treatment Using the Grant Bentley Method in Premenstrual Syndrome
Premenstrual Syndrome
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Premenstrual Syndrome focused on measuring PMS, Homoeopathy, Grant Bentley Method
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Females (aged 18-40) suffering from at least one PMS symptom from both of the following physical and psychological symptoms, for at least 3 consecutive menstrual cycles:
- Physical symptoms: headache, breast tenderness, abdominal bloating, food cravings and swelling of extremities
- Psychological symptoms: depression, anxiety, irritability, social withdrawal and memory changes;
- symptoms that are present from at least day 14 (2 weeks before menstruation) of the menstrual cycle, are relieved by day 4 of menstruation, and do not reoccur until after day 13 of the menstrual cycle; and
- if currently on the OCP, they must be using the same brand of medication for 3 consecutive months.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Females on any kind of chronic medication that may interfere with PMS symptoms such as medication for hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus and psychiatric disorders;
- are suffering from dysphoric disorder (a severe form of premenstrual syndrome);
- are on hormonal treatment (except OCP);
- have been pre-diagnosed with any anxiety or depression disorders; and/or
- have irregular menses.
Sites / Locations
- University of Johannesburg
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Individualised Homoeopathic Remedy
Each participant is to receive an individualised homoeopathic remedy, prescribed according to their characteristic symptoms and confirmed my their miasmatic facial features. Although different individualised remedies may be dispensed, each remedy will be homoeopathic and prepared in accordance with the German Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia. Each prescription will be in a potency of 30CH which will be taken once daily, according to the GBM. Sucrose pillules will used as the vehicle for each remedy.