An Ayurvedic perspective of Female Infertility - A Case Study

Sheela Verma; Anjana Saxena; Deepika Gupta

doi:10.21760/jaims.9.2.47

Sheela Verma Post Graduate Scholar, Dept. of Prasuti Tantra and Stri Roga, Govt. Ayurvedic P.G. College and Hospital, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Anjana Saxena Reader, Dept. of Prasuti Tantra and Stri Roga, Govt. Ayurvedic P.G. College and Hospital, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Deepika Gupta Assistant Professor, Dept. of Prasuti Tantra and Stri Roga, Govt. Ayurvedic P.G. College and Hospital, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.9.2.47

Keywords: Unexplained infertility, Primary infertility, Vandhyatva, Conception

Abstract

Infertility is an emerging health problem that has profound socioeconomic and health implication on both the individual and society. Unexplained Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive even after one year with routine investigations of infertility showing no abnormality; with overall incidence of 10-30%. Ayurveda assures normal pregnancy by proper maintenance of Garbha Samgraha Samagris and normalcy of mind. All the causes of female infertility come under the imbalance of Garbha Samgraha Samagri and Manasika factors. In this case report patient suffered from primary infertility since years, after allopathic consultation came for Ayurvedic treatment. From detailed history involvement of vitiated Vata, Agnimandhya and stressful mind was noticed. The line of treatment followed in this case was Virechana, Basti, Nasya, Vatanulomana, Garbhastapana Aushadhis and psychological assurance that favours conception in this couple.

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An Ayurvedic perspective of Female Infertility - A Case Study

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