Cervical factors as a cause of Vandhyatwa

Abstract

Vandhyatwa is the condition where a female is unable to conceive which could be due to various causes and one of the causes can be due to abnormality in the cervix either anatomical or physiological abnormality. Cervical factor can contribute to infertility to a large extent. It could be a cervicitis, cervical stenosis, cervical erosion, cervical mucus hostile to sperm, anatomical defects like or pin hole os of the cervix, even sometimes existing cervical carcinoma. In case of a cervical pathology, we can benefit the patient with specific line of management based on Ayurvedic references. Sodhana procedures prior to any treatment will be helpful in making the Yoni Shudha and Shodhana helps in controlling the excessive Dosha vitiation and further treats Vandhya. Ayurvedic formulations and Sthanika Chikitsas are well explained in the Ayurvedic classical texts to improve the cervical mucus quality.