Can Infertility Be Treated by Homeopathy?

Homeopathy is a system of alternative medicine based on highly diluted substances and individualized prescription. It lacks scientific plausibility and is widely considered pseudoscientific. ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homeopathy)) :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

What Does the Evidence Say?

• No reliable systematic reviews or meta-analyses support homeopathy as effective for infertility—most high-quality trials show no effect beyond placebo. ([Systematic review] 2017) :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Small case series and individualized studies report some successful pregnancies, but these are methodologically weak and cannot prove efficacy. ([case series of 5 patients], [Liz Lalor program report with claimed 87% success] ) :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

What About Homeopathic Studies?

• One small observational study of 40 women reported 27 pregnancies after constitutional homeopathy treatment in PCOS and PID—but was uncontrolled and limited in design. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• Other case reports describe successful outcomes in tubal block, male factor infertility, or ovulatory disorders. These provide hypotheses, not conclusive proof. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Broader Context of Complementary Medicine

A scoping review of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) found little high‑quality evidence that CAM—including homeopathy—improves fertility outcomes. The best evidence supports acupuncture, but even that is inconclusive. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Why Homeopathy Is Not Recommended for Infertility

• Homeopathic remedies are diluted to the point of containing no active molecules, contradicting laws of physics and chemistry. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• The positive effects reported in lower-quality trials often disappear in rigorous studies. Homeopathy is widely dismissed by scientific and medical institutions. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
• Major health agencies, including the UK NHS, Australian NHMRC, and WHO, agree there is no convincing evidence supporting homeopathy for any medical condition. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

Responsible Fertility Care Should Include

• Evidence-based assessment and treatment by reproductive health specialists (hormonal testing, ultrasound, semen analysis, etc.)
• Lifestyle optimization: weight management, balanced diet, adequate folate, stress reduction, moderate exercise. (As recommended by ASRM and other fertility guidelines.) :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
• Use of standard fertility treatments if needed—like ovulation induction (clomiphene, letrozole), IUI, IVF—while monitoring safety and individual preference.

Bottom Line

There is no reliable scientific evidence that homeopathy can treat infertility. While small case series and observational reports exist, they are far from definitive. Relying on homeopathy instead of evidence-based infertility care risks delaying treatments with proven effectiveness.