Individualized Homeopathic Treatment In Subclinical Hypothyroidism: A Case Report

July 2025 in “ International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences ”

P. Bhavana, Anusuya M Akareddy

subclinical hypothyroidism hair thinning hair loss thyroid-stimulating hormone Sepia 1M

TLDR Homeopathic treatment improved symptoms and thyroid levels in a woman with subclinical hypothyroidism.

A case report describes a 47-year-old woman with subclinical hypothyroidism who experienced symptoms such as weight gain, hair thinning, throat discomfort, constipation, and fatigue. Instead of traditional levothyroxine treatment, she received an individualized homeopathic treatment with Sepia 1M. Over six months, she reported significant improvements, including reduced hair loss, weight reduction, resolution of throat pain, improved bowel regularity, and normalization of thyroid-stimulating hormone levels.

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