Evidence study of the effectiveness of homeopathy in treating amenorrhea and oligomenorrhea

Methods: Study design and participants: Pilot study with Placebo preliminary phase (n=44). Indication of treatment: abnormal menstrual cycle with involuntary childlessness (n=22) and without (n=22). Qualitative Layout of Study therapy: doctor with additional qualification in Homeopathy and Psychotherapy, additional use of supervisors. Location: Ambulance for Endocrinology, woman hospital Heidelberg University, Prof I. Gerhard. Sponsor and scientific advisory: Karl and Veronica Carstens Foundation, Essen. Recruiting time: May 1995 to December 1998. Testing period: 12 months. Post-observation time: variable, media…