Ayurvedic management of Infertility - A Case Study

  • Jaya H. Malagoudar Professor, Dept. of Agadatantra, BVVS Ayurved Medical College and Hospital, Bagalkot, Karnataka, India.
  • R. I. Jambagi Professor, Department of Rachana Shareera, BVVS Ayurved Medical College and Hospital, Bagalkot, Karnataka, India.
Keywords: Ayurveda, Garbhasthapana, Infertility, Virechana, Garbha Sambhava Samagri, Case study

Abstract

Infertility is the inability of a person, animal or plant to reproduce by natural means. Acharya have explained four important factors as Garbha Sambhava Samagri that is Ritu, Kshetra, Ambu and Beeja. These are important for conception. Infertility occurs if there is any abnormality in Garbha Sambhava Samagri. In this case study patient aged 23 years who was anxious to conceive since three years of regular and satisfactory marital relationship seeking Ayurved line of treatment.  From detailed history involvement of vitiated Vata and Pitta, Agnimandhya and stressful mind was noticed.  She was treated with classical Virechana followed by Shamana treatment and Satwavajaya Chikitsa. Classical Virechana procedure was followed then advised Shaman treatment to the patient. With above mentioned medications patient approached with history of secondary amenorrhea and when advised for Urine Pregnancy test and was found to be positive. Garbhasthapana medicines were administered to the patient and discharged.

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Jaya H. Malagoudar, & R. I. Jambagi. (2022). Ayurvedic management of Infertility - A Case Study. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 7(1), 353 - 358. Retrieved from https://jaims.in/jaims/article/view/1694
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Vol. 7 No. 1 (2022): JAN-FEB
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