Clinical Utility of Homoeopathic Medicines Selected from Dr. Robin Murphy’s Homoeopathic Medical Repertory in the Management of Menorrhagia: A Review

Abstract

Menorrhagia is a common gynecological disorder characterized by excessive or prolonged menstrual bleeding, leading to anemia, fatigue, and impaired quality of life. Conventional management often involves hormonal therapy or surgical intervention, which may not be suitable for all patients. This study was done to critically review the clinical utility of homoeopathic medicines selected using Dr. Robin Murphy’s Homoeopathic Medical Repertory in the management of menorrhagia. Materials and Methods: A narrative review of published literature was conducted using electronic databases and indexed homoeopathic journals. Clinical trials, observational studies, case series, and classical homoeopathic literature related to menorrhagia and repertory-based prescribing were analyzed. Results: The reviewed literature suggests that individualized homoeopathic treatment guided by repertorial analysis contributes to a reduction in menstrual blood loss and improvement in associated symptoms such as dysmenorrhea, weakness, and emotional disturbances. Murphy’s repertory was found to be clinically useful due to its concise structure and integration of pathological and characteristic symptoms. Conclusion: Homoeopathic medicines selected through Dr. Robin Murphy’s Homoeopathic Medical Repertory demonstrate potential clinical utility in the management of menorrhagia. However, methodological limitations in existing studies highlight the need for well-designed clinical trials to strengthen the evidence base.