Homeopathic Treatment of Infertility: A Medical and Bioethical Perspective

Homeopathic medicine is an alternative medical system was first practiced in Germany more than 200 years ago. Developed by its founder Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, homeopathic treatment is based on two principles. The first specifies that “like cures like”a disease can be cured by a substance that produces similar symptoms in healthy people. The second principle, commonly referred to the “law of minimum dose” stipulates that very low doses of toxic materials can treat specific symptoms. Homeopathic remedies are composed of a variety of substances derived from plants, minerals, animals, or even potentially toxic materials. The FDA has regulated the use of homeopathic drugs in the United States since 1938, but does not evaluate the remedies for safety or effectiveness [1].